Shloka 6.117.19

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसाधिपतेसौम्यनित्यंमद्विजयेरत ।वैदेहीसंनिकर्षंमेशीघ्रंसमुपगच्छतु ।।।।

Transliteration

rākṣasādhipate saumya nityaṃ mad-vijaye rata |

vaidehī saṃnikarṣaṃ me śīghraṃ samupagacchatu ||

Translation

O gentle lord of the rākṣasas, ever intent on my victory—let Vaidehī be brought swiftly into my presence.

Context

"O gentle Vibheeshana, let Sita who sought my victory always be quickly brought near me."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sītā (Vaidehī)

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly action through rightful delegation: Rāma issues a clear, responsible instruction to Vibhīṣaṇa, maintaining discipline even at an emotionally charged moment.

What is the narrative situation?

After deliberating, Rāma instructs Vibhīṣaṇa to bring Sītā near him without delay.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s command-authority tempered with courtesy—he addresses Vibhīṣaṇa gently while directing decisive action.