Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 31, Shloka 44
मायाशिरोप्रदर्शनम्
The Display of the Illusory Head of Rāma
रावणश्चापिचिक्षेपभस्वरंकार्मुकंमहत् ।त्रिषुलोकेषुविख्यातंसीतामिदमुवाचह ।।।।
rāvaṇaś cāpi cikṣepa bhasvaraṃ kārmukaṃ mahat |
triṣu lokeṣu vikhyātaṃ sītām idam uvāca ha ||
罗波那也将那伟大而光辉的弓掷下——名闻三界——随后对悉多说了这些话。
Rakshasa king Ravana said to Vidyujihvam who knew conjuring tricks, "We will cheat Sita, daughter of Janaka by a trick."
FAQs
It shows how authority can stage ‘evidence’ to force consent—an ethical violation. Dharma rejects coercion and insists on truth and rightful conduct.
Rāvaṇa adds the famed bow to the display, strengthening the illusion, and prepares to pressure Sītā verbally.
Sītā’s integrity is foregrounded by the need for intimidation; her refusal cannot be overcome by ordinary persuasion.