Shloka 6.121.1

अग्निपरीक्षासाक्ष्यं (Agni’s Testimony and Sītā’s Revalidation)

Devanagari script

एतच्छ्रुत्वाशुभंवाक्यंपितामहसमीरितम् ।अङ्केनादायवैदेहिमुत्पपातविभावसुः ।।।।

Transliteration

etac chrutvā śubhaṃ vākyaṃ pitāmaha-samīritam |

aṅkenādāya vaidehīm utpapāta vibhāvasuḥ ||6.121.1||

Translation

Hearing those auspicious words spoken by the Grand-sire Brahmā, Vibhāvasu—Agni—sprang forth, lifting Vaidehī in his arms.

Context

On hearing creator Brahma's address to Rama, fire god emerged picking auspicious Vaidehi in his arms.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā (Pitāmaha)
• Agni (Vibhāvasu)
• Sītā (Vaidehī)

FAQs

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

Truth is validated through impartial witness: Agni, as sacred tester, becomes the instrument by which Satya is publicly established.

What is the narrative situation?

After Brahmā’s pronouncement, Agni emerges from the fire holding Sītā, demonstrating her purity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s purity and steadfast truth (satītva/śuddhatā), confirmed through divine testimony.