Shloka 2.119.12

अनसूयाप्रीतिदानम् — Anasūyā’s Blessing and the Forest Path

Devanagari script

सा तथा समलङ्कृत्य सीता सुरसुतोपमा।प्रणम्य शिरसा तस्यै रामं त्वभिमुखी ययौ।।।।

Transliteration

sā tathā samalaṅkṛtya sītā surasutopamā | praṇamya śirasā tasyai rāmaṁ tv abhimukhī yayau ||

Translation

So Sītā, thus adorned and radiant like a celestial maiden, bowed her head in reverence to Anasūyā and then went forward to meet Rāma.

Context

Sita, adorned, looked like the daughter of a god. She bowed at the feet of Anasuya in reverence and set out to meet Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Anasūyā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as reverence to elders and benefactors—receiving blessings with humility and then proceeding to one’s rightful duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After being adorned, Sītā salutes Anasūyā and goes to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s humility and propriety (maryādā) in honouring a venerable ascetic woman.