Shloka 2.27.8

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

Devanagari script

प्रासादाग्रैर्विमानैर्वा वैहायसगतेन वा।सर्वावस्थागता भर्तुः पादच्छाया विशिष्यते।।।।

Transliteration

prāsādāgrair vimānair vā vaihāyasagatena vā | sarvāvasthāgatā bhartuḥ pādacchāyā viśiṣyate ||

Translation

Whether atop palace-roofs, in splendid mansions, or even moving through the sky, in every condition the shelter of a husband’s feet is held to be the highest.

Context

Every woman, everywhere be it on the top of mansions or in lovely palaces or flying in the sky should take shelter at his (her husband's) feet (or follow his footsteps).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• prāsāda (palace)
• vimāna

FAQs

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

The verse prioritizes dharma over luxury: true security is defined not by wealth or status but by rightful relational duty—standing with one’s spouse in all circumstances.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā contrasts royal comforts with the superior value of accompanying Rāma, arguing that her proper refuge is with him, not in palatial ease.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Detachment from comfort and unwavering commitment to marital duty.