Shloka 30
रावणस्य तर्जनं सीताया धर्मोक्तिः
Ravana’s Threats and Sita’s Dharma-Centered Reply
अवेक्षमाणो वैदेहीं कोपसंरक्तलोचनः।उवाच रावणः सीतां भुजङ्ग इव निःश्वसन्।।।।
avekṣamāṇo vaidehīṃ kopasaṃrakta-locanaḥ |
uvāca rāvaṇaḥ sītāṃ bhujaṅga iva niḥśvasan ||
وَیدَہی کی طرف گھور کر، غضب سے سرخ آنکھوں والا راون سانپ کی طرح پھُسکار بھرتا ہوا سیتا سے بولا۔
Looking at Vaidehi, eyes red with anger, and breathing heavily like a histing snake, Ravana replied:
FAQs
Uncontrolled anger dehumanizes and becomes serpent-like—dangerous and poisonous. Dharma requires mastery over krodha, especially in speech and power relations.
Immediately before issuing threats and commands, Rāvaṇa is depicted in a rage-filled posture while addressing Sītā in captivity.
By contrast, Sītā’s steadfastness is implied; the verse foregrounds Rāvaṇa’s lack of restraint, highlighting the virtue of composure under pressure.