Shloka 3.13.23

पञ्चवटी-निर्देशः (Agastya Directs Rama to Panchavati)

Devanagari script

एतदालक्ष्यते वीर मधूकानां महद्वनम्।उत्तरेणास्य गन्तव्यं न्यग्रोधमभिगच्छता।।।।

Transliteration

eṣā hi sukumārī ca duḥkhaiś ca na vimānitā | prājyadoṣaṃ vanaṃ prāptā bhartṛsnehapracoditā ||

Translation

Though she is delicate, Sītā is not cast down by hardships. Moved by love for her husband, she has entered this forest, full of many difficulties.

Context

O valiant Rama! look at the great forest of madhuka trees. Walk north to the forest till you see a great banyan tree.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama
• forest (vana)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Steadfastness in dharma: Sītā’s fidelity and resilience show that righteous commitment is maintained even amid hardship.

What is the narrative situation?

Agastya speaks to Rama, highlighting Sītā’s strength and devotion in having accompanied him into the difficult forest life.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s fortitude (dhṛti) and devoted love (bhartṛ-sneha), expressed as calm endurance rather than complaint.