Shloka 2.118.11

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

Devanagari script

वरिष्ठा सर्वनारीणामेषा च दिवि देवता।रोहिणी न विनाचन्द्रं मुहूर्तमपि दृश्यते।।2.118.11।।

Transliteration

variṣṭhā sarvanārīṇām eṣā ca divi devatā | rohiṇī na vinā candraṃ muhūrtam api dṛśyate ||

Translation

Rohiṇī, best among women and a goddess in the heavens, is never seen in the sky even for a moment without the Moon.

Context

Rohini, the very best among all women and the goddess of heaven, is never seen in the sky separated from the moon even for a moment.

Characters & Entities

• Rohiṇī
• Candra (the Moon)
• Divi (heaven/sky)

FAQs

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

Constancy in relationship and duty, illustrated through a cosmic metaphor of inseparability.

What is the narrative situation?

Anasūyā uses Rohiṇī’s inseparability from the Moon as an image while instructing Sītā on ideal conduct.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steady companionship and unwavering commitment.