Shloka 2.26.6

अयोध्याकाण्डे षड्विंशः सर्गः — Rama’s Departure and Sita’s Questions; Disclosure of Exile and Counsel on Courtly Conduct

Devanagari script

अथ सीता समुत्पत्य वेपमाना च तं पतिम्।अपश्यच्छोकसन्तप्तं चिन्ताव्याकुलितेन्द्रियम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha sītā samutpatya vepamānā ca taṃ patim | apaśyac choka-santaptaṃ cintā-vyākulitendriyam ||

Translation

Then Sītā sprang up, trembling, and saw her husband—burning with grief, his senses thrown into turmoil by anxious thought.

Context

Sita got up suddenly, (her limbs) trembling to see her husband distressed with grief and agitated with anxiety.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as marital responsibility and compassion: Sītā immediately attends to Rāma’s inner suffering, signaling attentive partnership in times of crisis.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā notices a sudden change in Rāma’s condition and sees him overwhelmed by grief and anxiety, foreshadowing the impending upheaval in Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s sensitivity and steadfast concern—she perceives distress quickly and responds without delay.