Shloka 2.29.8
सीताया वनगमननिश्चयः — Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest
अथ चापि महाप्राज्ञ ब्राह्मणानां मया श्रुतम्।पुरा पितृगृहे सत्यं वस्तव्यं किल मे वने।।।।
atha cāpi mahāprājña brāhmaṇānāṃ mayā śrutam | purā pitṛgṛhe satyaṃ vastavyaṃ kila me vane ||
Moreover, O wise one, I once heard a true prediction from Brahmins in my father's house: that I would certainly have to dwell in the forest.
O highly sagacious Rama! I had also heard in my father's house long ago, from brahmins prophesing that some day I shall have certainly to dwell in the forest.
Satya (truth) is treated as binding: Sītā aligns her choice with what she regards as a true, foreknown destiny, accepting hardship without resentment as part of righteous living.
To strengthen her resolve, Sītā cites an earlier prophecy heard at her parental home that foretold her dwelling in the forest.
Acceptance and composure—Sītā embraces foretold adversity as something to be met with steadiness.