Shloka 6.121.7

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

Devanagari script

रावणेनापनीतैषावीर्योसतिक्तेनरक्षसा ।त्वयाविरहितादीनाविवशानिर्जनाद्वनात् ।।।।

Transliteration

avaśyaṁ ca mayā kāryaṁ sarveṣāṁ vo vaco hitam |

snigdhānāṁ lokanāthānām evaṁ ca vadatāṁ hitam ||

Translation

And I must indeed act upon your beneficial words—words spoken for good—by you affectionate ones, leaders worthy of the world’s respect.

Context

"When she was lonely, piteous, having no control, Rakshasa Ravana, who was proud of his valour abducted her from the forest when no one was there."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lokanatha (respected leaders/authorities)
• Assembly (implicit)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes humility before wise counsel: a righteous leader treats well-meant advice as an obligation toward collective welfare, not as a personal affront.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to the gathered well-wishers/authorities, acknowledging their counsel as beneficial and committing to act accordingly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s receptivity to guidance and prioritization of loka-hita (public good) alongside personal conviction.