Shloka 6.117.4

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

Devanagari script

पूर्वकात्प्रत्ययाच्चाहमुक्तोविश्वस्तयातया ।भर्तारंद्रष्टुमिच्छामिकृतार्थंसहलक्ष्मणम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vismayāc ca praharṣāc ca snehāc ca pati-devatā | udaikṣata mukhaṃ bhartuḥ saumyaṃ saumyatarānanā ||

Translation

With wonder, joy, and tender love, Sītā—who revered her husband as her very deity—gazed upon her lord’s gentle face, while her own countenance was gentler still.

Context

"In an earlier occasion having known me and trusting me expressed that she desires to see Rama with Lakshmana after victory and with gratitude."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

It presents dharma as steadfast relational fidelity: Sītā’s affection and reverence persist despite prolonged suffering and uncertainty.

What is the narrative situation?

As Sītā comes before Rāma, she gazes at him with mixed emotions—wonder, joy, and love.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s unwavering devotion and emotional purity, expressed without bitterness at the moment of reunion.