Shloka 6.117.15

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सीतांशिरःस्नातांसंयुक्तांप्रतिकर्मणा ।महार्हाभरणोपेतांमहार्हाम्बरधारिणीम् ।।6.117.14।।आरोप्यशिबिकांदीप्तांपरार्घ्याम्बरसम्वृताम् ।राक्षसैर्भहुभिर्गुप्तामाजहारविभीषणः ।।6.117.15।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sītāṃ śiraḥ-snātāṃ saṃyuktāṃ pratikarmaṇā |

mahārhābharaṇopetāṃ mahārhāmbaradhāriṇīm ||

āropya śibikāṃ dīptāṃ parārghyāmbara-saṃvṛtām |

rākṣasair bahubhir guptām ājahāra vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Then Vibhīṣaṇa had Sītā bathe and be duly adorned; arrayed in precious ornaments and costly garments, he placed her in a splendid palanquin draped with rich cloth, guarded by many rākṣasas, and brought her to Rāma.

Context

Thereafter Vibheeshana, making Sita to ascend the palanquin, covered with valuable clothes and guarded by numerous Rakshasas after she adorned herself in the best of ornaments and put on glowing wonderful clothes brought to Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Śibikā (palanquin)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as maryādā and social propriety: Sītā is presented with honor and protection, reflecting the duty to safeguard dignity, especially in a public and politically charged reunion.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the decision to proceed as Rāma instructed, Vibhīṣaṇa arranges Sītā’s ceremonial preparation and escorts her securely to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s responsible leadership—he ensures security, decorum, and respectful treatment of Sītā.