Shloka 6.119.26

सीताया अग्निप्रवेशः (Sita’s Ordeal by Fire / Agni-Pariksha)

Devanagari script

यथामांशुद्धचरितांदुष्टांजानातिराघवः ।तथालोकस्यसाक्षीमांसर्वतःपातुपावकः ।।।।

Transliteration

yathā māṃ śuddhacaritāṃ duṣṭāṃ jānāti rāghavaḥ | tathā lokasya sākṣī māṃ sarvataḥ pātu pāvakaḥ || 6.119.26 ||

Translation

If Rāghava knows me to be of pure conduct and not corrupted, then may Pāvaka—witness of the world—protect me everywhere.

Context

"If in Rama's view, I am of impeccable conduct and so also if what he is seeing is not known to be true, let the world witness and fire god protect me."

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Pāvaka/Agni
• loka (world/assembly)

FAQs

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

Moral character (ācāra) is central to dharma: Sītā frames the ordeal as a confirmation of śuddha-caritra (purity of conduct) under the gaze of the world and Agni.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā continues her oath, asserting her unimpeachable conduct and seeking divine protection as proof.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity of conduct—purity not only claimed but offered for public verification.