Shloka 6.117.9

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

Devanagari script

ततस्सीतांमहाभागांदृष्टवोवाचविभीषणः ।मूर्ध्निबद्धाञ्जलिश्रीमान्विनीतोराक्षसेश्वरः ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sītāṃ mahābhāgāṃ dṛṣṭvovāca vibhīṣaṇaḥ | mūrdhni baddhāñjaliḥ śrīmān vinīto rākṣaseśvaraḥ ||

Translation

Then Vibhīṣaṇa—the illustrious lord of the Rākṣasas—beholding the noble Sītā, spoke with humility, his joined palms raised to his head in reverent salutation.

Context

Then Vibheeshana, the prosperous Lord of the Rakshasas seeing Sita greeted her with palms joined together lifted it over his head (as a sign of respect).

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sītā
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma as respect for virtue: Sītā is honored as morally exalted, and rightful authority is expressed through humility, not domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa meets Sītā in the palace quarters and respectfully addresses her before escort arrangements.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s vinaya (humility) and reverence toward chastity and righteousness.