Shloka 2.27.26

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ता तु वैदेही प्रियार्हा प्रियवादिनी।प्रणयादेव संक्रुद्धा भर्तारमिदमब्रवीत्।।2.27.1।।

Transliteration

evam uktā tu vaidehī priyārhā priyavādinī |

praṇayād eva saṅkruddhā bhartāram idam abravīt ||

Translation

Thus addressed, Vaidehī Sītā—worthy of affection and gentle in speech—became angry only out of love, and she spoke these words to her husband.

Context

When the sweettongued daughter of Videha (Sita) who deserved affection, heard this she was very angry out of her love (for Rama). She said these wordsto her husband (in reply):

Characters & Entities

• Sita (Vaidehi)
• Rama

FAQs

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

Same as 2.27.25 (duplicate in input): Sītā’s response is grounded in devoted love and a sense of shared duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Same as 2.27.25 (duplicate in input): Sītā begins her rebuttal after Rāma’s attempt to dissuade her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Same as 2.27.25 (duplicate in input): steadfast devotion and courage.