Shloka 6.117.7

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

Devanagari script

दिव्याङ्गरागांवैदेहींदिव्याभरणभूषिताम् ।इहसीतांशिरःस्नातामुपस्थापयमाचिरम् ।।6.117.7।।

Transliteration

divyāṅga-rāgāṃ vaidehīṃ divyābharaṇa-bhūṣitām | iha sītāṃ śiraḥ-snātām upasthāpaya mā ciram ||

Translation

“Bring Sītā here without delay—Vaidehī, bathed and refreshed, anointed with fine unguents, adorned with splendid ornaments.”

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Vaidehī
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as maryādā (propriety): Sītā is to be presented with dignity and due honor, reflecting respect for her person and status.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs Vibhīṣaṇa to prepare and escort Sītā from the inner quarters to the public meeting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s commitment to decorum and respectful conduct even amid post-war turmoil.