Shloka 2.30.8

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

Devanagari script

स्वयं तु भार्यां कौमारीं चिरमध्युषितां सतीम्।शैलूष इव मां राम परेभ्यो दातुमिच्छसि।।2.30.8।।

Transliteration

tataḥ prahṛṣṭā pratipūrṇamānasā yaśasvinī bhartur avekṣya bhāṣitam |

dhanāni ratnāni ca dātum aṅganā pracakrame dharmabhṛtāṃ manasvinī ||2.30.47||

Translation

Then the illustrious lady, her heart fulfilled and rejoicing at her husband’s words, began to give away wealth and jewels, spiritedly offering them to the righteous.

Context

I have been living with you for a long time, O Rama! I am young and chaste. Why do you, like an actor, wish to hand me over to others.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Virtuous people (dharmabhṛt)

FAQs

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

Dharma is enacted through dāna and detachment: Sītā’s fulfilled mind turns immediately to righteous redistribution, showing that ethical action is strengthened by truthful resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration summarizes Sītā’s joyful compliance with Rāma’s instruction, marking the close of the sarga as she begins gifting away valuables.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

High-minded generosity and steadiness—Sītā’s readiness to transform royal wealth into merit-supporting charity.