Shloka 2.60.10

षष्टितमः सर्गः — Kausalyā’s Lament and Sumantra’s Consolation (Sītā’s Fearless Forest-Life)

Devanagari script

बालेव रमते सीताऽबालचन्द्रनिभानना।रामा रामे ह्यधीनात्मा विजनेऽपि वने सती।।।।

Transliteration

bāleva ramate sītā bālacandranibhānanā |

rāmā rāme hy adhīnātmā vijane 'pi vane satī ||

Translation

Sītā—lovely, with a face like the young moon—keeps her whole mind dependent on Rāma; and though she is in a lonely forest, she delights in it like a child, ever virtuous.

Context

Charming Sita whose face resembles the full Moon, with her mind fixed on Rama, is enjoying even the desolate forest like a child.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Rama
• Forest

FAQs

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

It presents steadfast companionship and loyalty as dharma: Sītā’s joy arises from being with Rāma, showing that righteous commitment can transform hardship into bearable experience.

What is the narrative situation?

Sumantra describes Sītā’s demeanor during the journey into exile, emphasizing her calm joy and unwavering focus on Rāma despite the forest’s isolation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Single-minded devotion and resilience—Sītā’s capacity to remain joyful and composed because her mind rests in Rāma.