Shloka 6.121.2

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

Devanagari script

नविधूयाथचितांतांतुवैदेहींहव्यवाहनः ।उत्तस्थौमूर्तिमानाशुगृहीत्वाजनकात्मजाम् ।।।।

Transliteration

neyam arhati caiśvaryaṁ rāvaṇāntaḥpure śubhā |

ananyā hi mayā sītā bhāskareṇa prabhā yathā ||

Translation

Auspicious Sītā would not care for any splendor in Rāvaṇa’s inner palace; she is inseparable from me, as radiance is from the sun.

Context

Then the fire god taking human form emerged from the fire immediately,with Janaka's daughter shaking off the fire sticks.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāvaṇa
• Rāvaṇāntaḥpura
• Bhāskara (Sun)
• Prabhā (radiance)

FAQs

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

Dharma in marriage is framed as steadfast exclusivity and loyalty; Sītā’s integrity is portrayed as inherent and unwavering despite external temptations.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma argues that Sītā could not be enticed by Rāvaṇa’s palace-luxury and remained bound to him alone.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s unwavering fidelity (ananyatā) and incorruptibility.