Shloka 2.27.22

सीताया वनगमननिश्चयः (Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest)

Devanagari script

अनन्यभावामनुरक्तचेतसंत्वया वियुक्तां मरणायनिश्चिताम्।नयस्व मां साधु कुरुष्व याचनाम्न ते मयाऽतो गुरुता भविष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

ananyabhāvām anuraktacetasaṃ

tvayā viyuktāṃ maraṇāya niścitām |

nayasva māṃ sādhu kuruṣva yācanāṃ

na te mayā 'to gurutā bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

I am wholly fixed on you, my heart bound to you; if separated from you, I am resolved upon death. Take me, be gracious and grant my request—because of me, you will not be burdened.

Context

Since I have no thought other than you and my heart is (irretrievably) attached to youI have resolved to die if separated from you. Pray, be favourably disposed to take me. I shall not be a burden to you.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Death (maraṇa)

FAQs

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

Truthful commitment (satya) to one’s chosen dharma: Sītā openly states the consequence of separation and petitions for a path that preserves righteous unity.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā makes a final, urgent plea to accompany Rāma, declaring that separation is unbearable and that she will not hinder him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-minded devotion and frank truthfulness—she speaks plainly, taking responsibility for her own resolve.