Shloka 6.117.33

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

Devanagari script

कलत्रनिरपेक्ष्षैश्चइङ्गितैरस्यदारुणैः ।अप्रीतमिवसीतायांतर्कयन्तिस्मराघवम् ।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktas tu rāmeṇa sa-vimarśo vibhīṣaṇaḥ | rāmasyopānayat sītāṃ sannikarṣaṃ vinītavat ||

Translation

Thus commanded by Rāma, Vibhīṣaṇa—after due consideration—reverently led Sītā and brought her near into Rāma’s presence.

Context

Seeing Rama having no regard towards Sita, and his harsh gestures, Lakshmana and Sugriva discussed if Rama was displeased with Sita?

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as disciplined obedience carried out with discernment and humility: Vibhīṣaṇa executes Rāma’s instruction respectfully, not impulsively.

What is the narrative situation?

Following Rāma’s directive, Vibhīṣaṇa escorts Sītā to stand near Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s vinaya (reverence) and prudence (vimarśa), showing loyal service aligned with righteous governance.