Shloka 5.24.9

सीताभर्त्सना — The Ogresses’ Threats to Sita and Her Vow of Fidelity

Devanagari script

दीनो वा राज्यहीनो वा यो मे भर्ता स मे गुरुः।तं नित्यमनुरक्तास्मि यथा सूर्यं सुवर्चला।।5.24.9।।

Transliteration

dīno vā rājyahīno vā yo me bhartā sa me guruḥ |

taṃ nityam anuraktāsmi yathā sūryaṃ suvarcalā ||5.24.9||

Translation

Whether afflicted or bereft of kingdom, he who is my husband is my lord and my teacher. Ever am I devoted to him, as Suvarcalā is devoted to the Sun.

Context

'Dejected or dethroned from the kingdom, Rama is my lawful husband. I will ever remain devoted to Rama as Suvarchala, wife of the Sun-god is to him.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Sūrya (Sun)
• Suvarcalā

FAQs

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

Dharma is constancy in rightful relationship: Sītā grounds her loyalty not in Rāma’s power or prosperity but in the truth of dharmic marriage.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā answers coercion by affirming that Rāma remains her only husband whether or not he possesses royal fortune.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unconditional fidelity and reverence (guru-bhāva) toward her rightful husband.