Shloka 2.29.5

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

Devanagari script

त्वया च सह गन्तव्यं मया गुरुजनाज्ञया।त्वद्वियोगेन मे राम त्यक्तव्यमिह जीवितम्।।।।

Transliteration

tvayā ca saha gantavyaṃ mayā gurujanājñayā | tvadviyogena me rāma tyaktavyam iha jīvitam ||

Translation

By the command of my elders, I must accompany you. If I am separated from you, O Rama, I shall have to abandon my life right here.

Context

In accordance with the command of the elders, I must accompany you to the forest. If I am separated from you, I will give up my life here itself.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• gurujana (elders)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as obedience to rightful authority (the elders’ command) and steadfast marital duty: Sītā sees accompanying Rāma as her righteous obligation, not a matter of convenience.

What is the narrative situation?

On the eve of exile, Sītā speaks to Rāma in Ayodhyā, declaring she will accompany him to the forest and cannot bear separation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and steadfastness (ananyatā) in marriage—Sītā’s unwavering commitment to share Rāma’s fate.