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Shloka 2.30.7

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

न त्वहं मनसाऽप्यन्यं द्रष्टाऽस्मि त्वदृतेऽनघ।त्वया राघव गच्छेयं यथाऽन्या कुलपांसिनी।।2.30.7।।

anukūlaṃ tu sā bhartur jñātvā gamanam ātmanaḥ |

kṣipraṃ pramuditā devī dātum evopacakrame ||2.30.46||

Knowing that her own going was agreeable to her husband, the noble lady—gladdened—quickly began the act of giving away.

O sinless son of the Raghus I am not like other women who bring disgreace to the family. I have not looked at any one except you, even with my mind's eye. I will go (to the forest) along with you.

S
Sītā
R
Rāma

It highlights dharmic alignment and consent within duty: once harmony with the spouse’s decision is established, action proceeds swiftly toward charity and renunciation.

After Rāma’s assent that she may accompany him, Sītā joyfully initiates the distribution of wealth as instructed.

Promptness in righteous action—cheerful readiness to fulfill dharma without procrastination.