Valmiki Ramayana 2.60.19: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 60, Shloka 19
षष्टितमः सर्गः · Kausalyā’s Lament and Sumantra’s Consolation
Sītā’s Fearless Forest-Life
नूपुरोद्घुष्टहेलेव खेलं गच्छति भामिनी ।
इदानीमपि वैदेही तद्रागान्नयस्त भूषणा ॥१९॥
nūpurodghuṣṭahelevā khelaṃ gacchati bhāminī |
idānīm api vaidehī tadrāgān nyastabhūṣaṇā ||19||
Selbst jetzt geht Vaidehi — aus Liebe zu ihm hat sie ihren Schmuck abgelegt — in sanfter Anmut dahin, als wäre es ein spielerisches Schreiten; und ihre Fußringe verkünden leise jeden Schritt.
Casting off her ornaments, the damsel (Sita) is gracefully walking as if dalliant with her tinkling anklets for her love for him (Rama).
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The verse presents dharma as voluntary renunciation guided by love and fidelity: Sita gives up royal adornment and embraces the exile’s simplicity, aligning personal conduct with Rama’s righteous course.
Sumantra describes Sita’s demeanor in exile—her ornaments cast aside, yet her movement remains serene and graceful—aiming to soothe Kausalya’s anxiety.
Sita’s steadfast devotion and inner composure: she accepts hardship without losing dignity or gentleness.
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