Shloka 2.118.10

अनसूयोपदेशः तथा सीताया स्वयंवरकथा (Anasuya’s Counsel and Sita’s Swayamvara Narrative)

Devanagari script

सावित्री पतिशुश्रूषां कृत्वा स्वर्गे महीयते।तथावृत्तिश्च याता त्वं पतिशुश्रूषया दिवम्।।2.118.10।।

Transliteration

sāvitrī patiśuśrūṣāṃ kṛtvā svarge mahīyate | tathāvṛttiś ca yātā tvaṃ patiśuśrūṣayā divam ||

Translation

Sāvitrī, by devoted service to her husband, is honoured in heaven; you too, following that same course, will reach heaven through such service.

Context

Having served her husband (faithfully), Savitri is honoured in heaven. You also, byfollowing the same path of serving your husband, shall reach the heaven.

Characters & Entities

• Anasūyā
• Sītā
• Sāvitrī
• Svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Upholding one’s chosen duty with fidelity: the verse frames steadfast marital devotion as a dharmic path leading to honour and spiritual reward.

What is the narrative situation?

Anasūyā instructs Sītā by citing Sāvitrī as an exemplar of devoted conduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast loyalty and disciplined commitment to dharma in one’s role.