Shloka 6.117.35
सीतासमीपगमनम् / Sītā Brought Near to Rāma (Public Witness and Protocol)
विस्मयाच्छप्रहर्षाच्चस्नेहाच्चपतिदेवता ।उदैक्षतमुखंभर्तुःसौम्यंसौम्यतरानना ।।।।
kalatra-nirapekṣaiś ca iṅgitair asya dāruṇaiḥ | aprītam iva sītāyāṃ tarkayanti sma rāghavam ||
By his harsh gestures, seeming indifferent to his wife, they inferred that Rāghava might be displeased with Sītā.
Sita, a gentle lady, who considered her husband as God only wondered with a mixed feeling of joy and affection and looked at the gentle face of Rama.
It underscores the dharmic weight of conduct and appearances: in royal and ethical life, even nonverbal signals can shape judgments about justice and compassion.
Observers interpret Rāma’s severe demeanor as possible displeasure toward Sītā as she is being brought near.
Discernment mixed with concern: the companions attempt to read the moral intent behind Rāma’s demeanor, reflecting their investment in dharmic outcomes.