Shloka 2.30.46

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

Devanagari script

अनुकूलं तु सा भर्तुर्ज्ञात्वा गमनमात्मनः।क्षिप्रं प्रमुदिता देवी दातुमेवोपचक्रमे।।2.30.46।।

Transliteration

ārabhasva śubhaśroṇi vanavāsakṣamāḥ kriyāḥ |

na idānīṃ tvadṛte sīte svargo 'pi mama rocate ||2.30.42||

Translation

Begin, O Sītā of lovely hips, the preparations fit for life in the forest; for now, without you, even heaven itself holds no charm for me.

Context

Having come to know that her departure to the forest is acceptable to her husband, Sita, highly delighted, quickly got ready to give away (things).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Svarga (heaven)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is shared responsibility and faithful companionship: Rāma accepts Sītā’s participation in hardship, valuing righteous togetherness over personal comfort—even over heaven.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s insistence on joining him, Rāma consents and instructs her to begin practical preparations for forest exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s commitment to relational duty and truth of feeling, recognizing Sītā as essential partner in dharmic life.