Shloka 2.30.19

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

Devanagari script

अथ मामेवमव्यग्रां वनं नैव नयिष्यति।विषमद्यैव पास्यामि मा विशं द्विषतां गमम्।।2.30.19।।

Transliteration

yaḥ tvayā saha sa svargo nirayo yas tvayā vinā | iti jānan parāṃ prītiṃ gaccha rāma mayā saha || 2.30.18 ||

Translation

Wherever I am with you—that alone is heaven; and what is without you is hell. Knowing this, O Rāma, accept great joy and go with me.

Context

If you do not take me to the forest without the least hesitation I shall consume poison right now, but not live under the control of enemies (at Ayodhya).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• svarga
• niraya

FAQs

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

Dharma is presented as truthful allegiance: Sītā defines her moral universe by rightful companionship—togetherness in duty is ‘svarga’.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā intensifies her plea, reframing exile as spiritually and emotionally fulfilling if shared with Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-minded fidelity and clarity of values—she treats separation as moral and existential ruin.