Shloka 2.119.10

अनसूयाप्रीतिदानम् — Anasūyā’s Blessing and the Forest Path

Devanagari script

गम्यतामनुजानामि रामस्यानुचरी भव।कथायन्त्या हि मधुरं त्वयाऽहं परितोषिता।।।।

Transliteration

gamyatām anujānāmi rāmasyānucarī bhava | kathāyantyā hi madhuraṁ tvayā ’haṁ paritoṣitā ||

Translation

“Go now—I grant you leave. Be a devoted companion to Rāma; for by your sweet and truthful telling, I have been fully satisfied.”

Context

With my permission you may go now and be a companion of Rama. I am thoroughly contented with your story told so sweetly.

Characters & Entities

• Anasūyā
• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is loyal companionship grounded in satya—Sītā’s truthful, gentle speech earns trust and blessing, and her duty is affirmed as steadfast partnership with Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

Anasūyā concludes the conversation, gives permission to depart, and instructs Sītā to remain Rāma’s devoted companion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s sweetness of speech and integrity (satya), and Anasūyā’s benevolent guidance rooted in dharma.