Shloka 2.118.22

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

Devanagari script

प्रतिगृह्य च तत्सीता प्रीतिदानं यशस्विनी।श्लिष्टाञ्जलिपुटा तत्र समुपास्त तपोधनाम्।।2.118.22।।

Transliteration

pratigṛhya ca tat sītā prītidānaṃ yaśasvinī | śliṣṭāñjalipuṭā tatra samupāsta tapodhanām ||2.118.22||

Translation

Illustrious Sītā accepted that affectionate gift; then, with her palms cupped together in reverent salutation, she sat close by the ascetic woman rich in austerity.

Context

Illustrious Sita accepted the gifts of love and with palms folded in reverence sat beside her, an ascetic.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Anasūyā

FAQs

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

Respectful service (sevā) and humility toward the spiritually accomplished are presented as dharma—Sītā receives a gift with gratitude and sits near Anasūyā with reverent folded palms.

What is the narrative situation?

In the forest hermitage setting, Sītā accepts Anasūyā’s affectionate offering and then remains seated near her, signaling readiness to listen and learn.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s vinaya (modesty and reverence) and her readiness to honor ascetics and elders.