Shloka 6.121.17

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

Devanagari script

प्रत्ययार्थंतुलोकानांत्रयाणांसत्यसंश्रयः ।उपेक्षेचापिवैदेहींप्रविशन्तींहुताशनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

imām api viśālākṣīṁ rakṣitāṁ svena tejasā |

rāvaṇo nātivarteta velām iva mahodadhiḥ ||

Translation

Even this wide-eyed lady, protected by her own radiance—Rāvaṇa could not overstep her, just as the great ocean cannot cross its shore-boundary.

Context

" As I am a follower of truth only, to convince the three worlds I was disregarding Vaidehi entering fire."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Ocean (mahodadhi)
• Shore/boundary (velā)

FAQs

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

Moral integrity is depicted as a protective force: dharma and inner purity set limits that adharma cannot legitimately cross.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma asserts that Sītā’s own spiritual radiance safeguarded her from Rāvaṇa’s violation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s inner strength grounded in purity and dharma.