Shloka 6.121.21

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

Devanagari script

अवश्यं च मयाकार्यंसर्वेषांवोवचोहितम् ।स्निग्धानांलोकनाधानामेवं च वदतांहितम् ।।।।

Transliteration

abravīt tu tadā rāmaṁ sākṣī lokasya pāvakaḥ |

eṣā te rāma vaidehī pāpam asyāṁ na vidyate ||

Translation

Then Pāvaka, the Fire-god—witness for the world—spoke to Rāma: “Here is your Vaidehī, O Rāma; in her there is no sin.”

Context

"You are worship worthy of the world and loving people advising me in this way. Your words of good advice are good to all and for me. I will certainly follow."

Characters & Entities

• Pavaka (Agni)
• Rama
• Vaidehi (Sita)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through truthful testimony: Agni, as a cosmic witness, certifies Sītā’s innocence so that justice aligns with truth, not suspicion.

What is the narrative situation?

Agni addresses Rāma immediately after the fire ordeal, formally declaring Sītā free from any fault.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s moral purity, validated by a divine witness; and the epic ideal that truth must be established beyond doubt.