अत्र्याश्रमगमनम् तथा अनसूयोपदेशः
Arrival at Atri’s Hermitage and Anasuya’s Counsel
राजपुत्रि श्रुतमिदं मुनेरस्य समीरितम् ।
श्रेयोऽर्थमात्मनश्शीघ्रमभिगच्छ तपस्विनीम् ॥१५॥
rāja-putri śrutam idaṃ muner asya samīritam |
śreyo’rtham ātmanaḥ śīghram abhigaccha tapasvinīm ||15||
राम ने सीता से कहा, "राजकुमारी, तुमने सुना ऋषि ने क्या कहा। तुम्हारी भलाई के लिए जल्दी जाओ। उस तपस्वी औरत के पास जाओ।"
O princess, you have heard the message of the sage. Without delay approach the ascetic (Anasuya) for your welfare.
Dharma values seeking instruction from the truly virtuous. Rāma frames spiritual association (approaching the tapasvinī) as śreyas—practical welfare rooted in righteousness and truth.
Rāma directs Sītā to meet Anasūyā after Atri’s recommendation, indicating that Sītā should receive her counsel and blessings.
Rāma’s protective guidance and prioritization of Sītā’s śreyas (well-being) through righteous companionship.
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