Shloka 2.119.14

अनसूयाप्रीतिदानम् — Anasūyā’s Blessing and the Forest Path

Devanagari script

न्यवेदयत्ततस्सर्वं सीता रामाय मैथिली।प्रीतिदानं तपस्विन्या वसनाभरणस्रजम्।।।।

Transliteration

nyavedayat tatas sarvaṁ sītā rāmāya maithilī | prītidānaṁ tapasvinyā vasanābharaṇasrajam ||

Translation

Then Sītā, princess of Mithilā, told Rāma everything and showed him the ascetic’s affectionate gifts—garments, ornaments, and garlands.

Context

Sita the princess of Mithila related everything to Rama and showed him the gifts of love given by ascetic Anasuya -- raiment, jewellery and garlands.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Rāma
• Anasūyā (tapasvinī)
• Garments (vasana)
• Ornaments (ābharaṇa)
• Garlands (sraj)

FAQs

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

Satya and trust within dharma: Sītā openly reports what occurred and what she received, modelling transparency and mutual confidence.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā informs Rāma about Anasūyā’s gifts and shows them to him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s truthfulness and clarity in conduct, supporting harmony in righteous partnership.