Shloka 2.118.13

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

Devanagari script

ततोऽनसूया संहृष्टा श्रुत्वोक्तं सीतया वचः।शिरस्याघ्राय चोवाच मैथिलीं हर्षयन्त्युत।।2.118.13।।

Transliteration

tato ’nasūyā saṅhṛṣṭā śrutvoktaṃ sītayā vacaḥ |

śirasy āghrāya covāca maithilīṃ harṣayanty uta ||2.118.13||

Translation

Hearing Sītā’s words, Anasūyā rejoiced; she kissed her upon the forehead and spoke to the princess of Mithilā, seeking to gladden her heart.

Context

Thereafter hearing Sita's words, Anasuya affectionately kissed her forehead and saidthis in order to make her happy:

Characters & Entities

• Anasūyā
• Sītā
• Maithilī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Affectionate encouragement and respectful care for a virtuous guest—Dharma expressed as compassion and benevolent speech.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā speaks respectfully, Anasūyā is pleased and responds tenderly, preparing to bless and console her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Anasūyā’s maternal kindness and graciousness toward a dharmic woman (Sītā).