Shloka 2.30.40

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

Devanagari script

सा हि सृष्टाऽनवद्याङ्गि वनाय मदिरेक्षणे।अनुगच्छस्व मां भीरु सहधर्मचरी भव।।2.30.40।।

Transliteration

sā hi sṛṣṭā ’navadyāṅgi vanāya madirekṣaṇe |

anugacchasva māṃ bhīru saha-dharma-carī bhava ||2.30.40||

Translation

O gentle Sita, flawless in limb and enchanting in gaze, you are indeed fashioned for forest-life; follow me, and become my companion in dharma.

Context

O one with fascinating eyes and exquisite beauty you were born to live in the forest. O gentle lady, assist me in carrying out my duties.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Sita
• forest (vana)

FAQs

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

Marriage is framed as shared duty: the ideal spouse is a sahadharma-cāriṇī—one who walks together in righteous responsibility.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama responds to Sita’s resolve by inviting her to accompany him, acknowledging her role as a partner in dharma during exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mutual commitment: Rama’s acceptance of Sita’s companionship and Sita’s readiness for hardship in the path of dharma.