Shloka 2.30.24

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

Devanagari script

तस्या स्फटिकसङ्काशं वारि सन्तापसम्भवम्।नेत्राभ्यां परिसुस्राव पङ्कजाभ्यामिवोदकम्।।2.30.24।।

Transliteration

tasyāḥ sphaṭika-saṅkāśaṃ vāri santāpa-sambhavam | netrābhyāṃ parisusrāva paṅkajābhyām ivodakam || 2.30.24 ||

Translation

From her eyes, tears—clear as crystal and born of burning anguish—streamed down like water slipping from a pair of lotuses.

Context

Crystal-like tears arising out of distress flowed from her eyes like water trickling from two lotuses.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā

FAQs

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

The verse frames Sītā’s suffering as the human cost of dharma-driven choices; it highlights compassion and emotional truthfulness as part of righteous life.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā is overwhelmed with grief as the forest-exile situation unfolds, and the narration describes her tears.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast love and sincerity—her emotions are unfeigned, arising from deep devotion and concern.