Shloka 2.118.23

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

Devanagari script

तथा सीतामुपासीनामनसूया दृढव्रता।वचनं प्रष्टुमारेभे काञ्चित्प्रियकथामनु।।2.118.23।।

Transliteration

tathā sītām upāsīnām anasūyā dṛḍhavratā | vacanaṃ praṣṭum ārebhe kāñcit priyakathām anu ||2.118.23||

Translation

Seeing Sītā seated thus, Anasūyā—steadfast in her vows—began to question her, wishing to hear a cherished account.

Context

Anasuya who was firm in her vows commenced to ask Sita this way about a certain tale (that was close to her heart).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Anasūyā

FAQs

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

Dharma includes the disciplined pursuit of truth through respectful inquiry—Anasūyā, firm in vows, asks in order to hear and understand an edifying narrative.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā sits beside her, Anasūyā initiates a conversation and turns to the topic of Sītā’s personal story.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Anasūyā’s dṛḍha-vrata (steadfastness) and her thoughtful, purposeful questioning.