Shloka 6.117.29

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

Devanagari script

सैषाविपद्गताचैवकृच्छ्रेव च महतिस्थिता ।दर्शनेनास्तिदोषोऽस्यामत्समीपेविशेषतः ।।।।

Transliteration

saiṣā vipad-gatā caiva kṛcchre va ca mahati sthitā |

darśanenāsti doṣo 'syā mat-samīpe viśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

She has indeed fallen into misfortune and stands in great hardship; there is no fault in her being seen—especially in my presence.

Context

"Sita is in distress and in a highly miserable situation. Her appearance is no fault especially in my presence."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma requires compassionate, truthful appraisal of circumstance: when someone is in distress, one should not impose stigma; presence before rightful guardianship (Rāma) is not दोष (fault).

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma frames Sītā’s condition as one of distress and hardship and rejects the idea that her public appearance at this moment is blameworthy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s compassion and commitment to satya: he states plainly that her situation removes any basis for censure, particularly before him.