Shloka 2.29.11

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

Devanagari script

कृतादेशा भविष्यामि गमिष्यामि सह त्वया।कालश्चायं समुत्पन्न स्सत्यवाग्भवतु द्विजः।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtādeśā bhaviṣyāmi gamiṣyāmi saha tvayā | kālaś cāyaṃ samutpannaḥ satyavāg bhavatu dvijaḥ || 2.29.11 ||

Translation

I shall fulfill the command; I shall go with you. This is the appointed time—let the brahmin who foretold it be proved true to his words.

Context

I will go with you, true to the prediction of the brahmin. That time has come and let his prediction come to pass.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• dvija (brahmin seer)
• vanavāsa (forest exile)

FAQs

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

The verse ties dharma to satya: Sītā accepts the command and invokes the moral force of truthfulness—words spoken (especially by a seer) should be fulfilled.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā strengthens her decision by referencing an earlier prediction and declaring the time for its fulfillment has arrived.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-alignment and duty-mindedness—Sītā’s desire to act in a way that confirms truthful speech and accepted obligations.