Ramayana — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 54, Shloka 14
भरद्वाजाश्रमप्राप्तिः
Arrival at Bharadvāja’s Hermitage and Counsel toward Citrakūṭa
भार्या ममेयं वैदेही कल्याणी जनकात्मजा।मां चानुयाता विजनं तपोवनमनिन्दिता।।।।
bhāryā mameyaṁ vaidehī kalyāṇī janakātmajā |
māṁ cānuyātā vijanaṁ tapovanam aninditā ||
«Voici mon épouse, Vaidehī—Sītā, l’auspicieuse fille de Janaka. Sans reproche, elle m’a suivi jusque dans cette forêt solitaire vouée à l’ascèse.»
This is the son of Sumitra, my beloved younger brother, a man of firm resolve. He has accompanied me when I was sent on exile to the forest by my father.
FAQs
Dharma is portrayed as shared commitment within marriage: Sita’s choice to accompany Rama reflects steadfast companionship and fidelity aligned with their understanding of righteous living.
Rama introduces Sita to Bharadvaja and notes that she has willingly come with him into forest-exile.
Sita’s blameless devotion and courage—choosing hardship for the sake of duty and unity with her husband.