Shloka 6.117.10

सीतासमीपगमनम् / Sītā Brought Near to Rāma (Public Witness and Protocol)

Devanagari script

दिव्याङ्गरागावैदेहीदिव्याभरणभूषिता ।यानमारोहभद्रंतेभर्तात्वांद्रष्टुमिच्छति ।।।।

Transliteration

divyāṅgarāgā vaidehī divyābharaṇabhūṣitā |

yānam āroha bhadraṃ te bhartā tvāṃ draṣṭum icchati ||6.117.10||

Translation

“Vaidehī, anointed with divine fragrance and adorned with celestial ornaments—mount the conveyance; may auspiciousness attend you. Your husband wishes to see you.”

Context

"Vaidehi! Anointed with a wonderful fragrance, decked with beautiful ornaments, auspicious and ascending the palanquin, your husband desires to see you."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Rāma (as bhartā)
• Yāna (palanquin/vehicle)

FAQs

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

Dharma as dignified conduct: even at the edge of reunion, actions follow propriety—preparation, respectful invitation, and truthful communication of Rāma’s wish.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā is instructed to be ceremonially prepared and brought by conveyance so she may meet Rāma after the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful restraint and decorum (maryādā) surrounding a royal reunion, expressed through orderly preparation and courteous speech.