Shloka 6.121.5

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

Devanagari script

अब्रवीत्तुतदारामंसाक्षीलोकस्यपावकः ।एषातेराम वैदेहीपापमस्यां न विद्यते ।।।।

Transliteration

pralobhyamānā vividhaṁ bhartsya mānā ca maithilī |

nācin tayat tad rakṣas tvadgatena antarātmanā ||

Translation

Though tempted in many ways and threatened as well, Maithilī—her inmost self fixed upon you—did not give her mind to that rākṣasa at all.

Context

Then the fire god who is a witness in the world, spoke to Rama," Here is your wife Vaidehi and she does not know any sin."

Characters & Entities

• Maithili (Sita)
• Rama
• Rakshasa (Ravana)

FAQs

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

Dharma is self-mastery: righteousness persists when one refuses to consent inwardly even under pressure, fear, and inducement.

What is the narrative situation?

Agni summarizes Sītā’s resistance to coercion—Rāvaṇa’s offers and threats—during her captivity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast fidelity and inner resolve (antarātmanā tvadgata), resisting both allure and intimidation.