Shloka 2.119.13

अनसूयाप्रीतिदानम् — Anasūyā’s Blessing and the Forest Path

Devanagari script

तथा तु भूषितां सीतां ददर्श वदतां वरः।राघवः प्रीतिदानेन तपस्विन्या जहर्ष च।।।।

Transliteration

tathā tu bhūṣitāṁ sītāṁ dadarśa vadatāṁ varaḥ | rāghavaḥ prītidānena tapasvinyā jaharṣa ca ||

Translation

Rāghava—foremost among the eloquent—beheld Sītā thus adorned and rejoiced at the loving gifts bestowed by the ascetic woman.

Context

Rama, the most eloquent among men, saw Sita adorned, and rejoiced at the gifts of love given by the ascetic Anasuya.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sītā
• Anasūyā (tapasvinī)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes rejoicing in righteous goodwill—virtuous gifts and blessings are received with gratitude, not pride or suspicion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma sees Sītā adorned with Anasūyā’s gifts and feels glad.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s appreciative gratitude and his esteem for ascetic righteousness.