Shloka 14
रामस्य तु विशालाक्षी पूर्णेन्दुसदृशानना।धर्मपत्नी प्रिया भर्तुर्नित्यं प्रियहिते रता।।।।
rāmasya tu viśālākṣī pūrṇendu-sadṛśānanā | dharma-patnī priyā bhartur nityaṃ priya-hite ratā ||
श्रीराम की धर्मपत्नी विशालाक्षी हैं, जिनका मुख पूर्णचन्द्र के समान है; वे पति को अत्यन्त प्रिय हैं और सदा उनके प्रिय तथा हित में रत रहती हैं।
Rama's beloved consort is a large-eyed lady. Her face is like the full moon. She is engaged in the well-being of her husband.
FAQs
The ideal of dharma-patnī underscores marital righteousness: fidelity, mutual welfare, and alignment with dharmic household order.
Śūrpaṇakhā introduces Sītā’s presence and qualities while speaking to Rāvaṇa, setting the ground for his desire and subsequent adharma.
Sītā’s devoted commitment to her husband’s good (priya-hita).