Shloka 6.121.16

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

Devanagari script

इमामपिविशालाक्षींरक्षितांस्वेनतेजसा ।रावणोनातिवर्तेतवेलामिवमहोदधिः ।।।।

Transliteration

ananya-hṛdayāṁ bhaktāṁ mac-citta-parivartinīm |

aham apy avagacchāmi maithilīṁ janakātmajām ||

Translation

I too know Maithilī, Janaka’s daughter—devoted, with an undivided heart, ever turning her mind toward me alone.

Context

"Naturally she is self-effulgent and can protect herself. Will Ravana be able to violate broad eyed Janakijust as the great ocean can't cross the bounds."

Characters & Entities

• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Janaka
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma balances public duty with private truth: Rāma affirms his personal knowledge of Sītā’s fidelity even while addressing societal doubt.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma clarifies that the ordeal was not due to his ignorance of Sītā’s character; he already knows her devotion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s ekāntabhakti (single-minded devotion) and constancy.