Shloka 2.29.1

सीताया वनगमननिश्चयः — Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest

Devanagari script

एतत्तु वचनं श्रुत्वा सीता रामस्य दुःखिता।प्रसक्ताश्रुमुखी मन्दमिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

etat tu vacanaṃ śrutvā sītā rāmasya duḥkhitā | prasaktāśru-mukhī mandam idaṃ vacanam abravīt || 2.29.1 ||

Translation

Hearing Rāma’s words, Sītā—sorrowful—her face streaming with unceasing tears, spoke these words in a faint, gentle voice.

Context

Having heard the words of Rama, thus spoke Sita in a faint voice in sadness, with tears flowing incessantly from her eyes:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

The verse sets the ethical tone of sincere speech rooted in emotional truth: Sītā responds with transparent feeling, preparing to articulate her dharma as a devoted spouse.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately after Rāma describes forest dangers, Sītā begins her reply, visibly distressed yet determined.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfastness and emotional sincerity—she does not hide grief, yet she gathers herself to speak what she believes is right.