Shloka 2.30.18

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

Devanagari script

य स्त्वया सह स स्वर्गो निरयो यस्त्वया विना।इति जानन्परां प्रीतिं गच्छ राम मया सह।।2.30.18।।

Transliteration

na ca tatra tataḥ kiñcid draṣṭum arhasi vipriyam | mat-kṛte na ca te śoko na bhaviṣyāmi durbharā || 2.30.17 ||

Translation

And for that reason, there in the forest you should not expect to see anything unpleasant arising from me: on my account you will have no sorrow, and I will not be a burden to you.

Context

Wherever I be with you is heaven and without, hell. O Rama, recognise this truth, and derive great pleasure in my company.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes not obstructing another’s duty: Sītā promises disciplined conduct so Rāma’s exile-vow is not hindered by her presence.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma has raised objections about taking Sītā to the forest; she reassures him that she will not create hardship.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability and restraint—she anticipates practical burdens and vows to prevent them.