Shloka 6.126.22

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

एषासादृश्यतेसीतेकिष्किन्धाचित्रकानना ।।।।सुग्रीवस्यपुरीरम्यायत्रवालीमयाहतः ।

Transliteration

atha dṛṣṭvā purīṃ sītā kiṣkindhāṃ vālipālitām | abravīt paśritaṃ vākyaṃ rāmaṃ praṇatasādhvasā ||

Translation

Then Sītā, seeing Kiṣkindhā—the city once guarded by Vālī—spoke to Rāma with gentle, loving timidity, bowing in reverence.

Context

"Sita! You are seeing the capital of Sugriva, beautiful Kishkinda with lovely woods. Vali was killed here by me."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Kiṣkindhā
• Vālī

FAQs

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

Respectful speech and relational dharma: Sītā’s manner—reverent, restrained, and affectionate—models dignified communication even amid intense life events.

What is the narrative situation?

After Kiṣkindhā is shown, the narration transitions to Sītā beginning her request/speech to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s modesty and devotion—expressed as gentle hesitation joined with reverence.