Valmiki Ramayana 2.117.16: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 117, Shloka 16
अत्र्याश्रमगमनम् तथा अनसूयोपदेशः
Arrival at Atri’s Hermitage and Anasuya’s Counsel
सीता त्वेतद वचः श्रुत्वा राघवस्य हितैषिणः ।
तामत्रिपन्तीं धर्मज्ञामभिचक्राम मैथिली ॥१६॥
sītā tv etad vacaḥ śrutvā rāghavasya hitaiṣiṇaḥ |
tām atri-patnīṃ dharmajñām abhicakrāma maithilī ||16||
राम ने जो कहा, वो सीता के लिए अच्छा था। सीता ने वो बात सुनी। फिर सीता उस औरत के पास गई। वो अनसूया थी, अत्रि की पत्नी। वो भी धरम समझती थी।
Having heard the words of Rama, intended for her welfare, Sita, daughter of the king of Mithila, approached the consort of Atri (Devi Anasuya), knower of righteousness, and reverently circumambulated her.
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Dharma is receptivity to wholesome guidance: Sītā responds to counsel meant for her welfare and seeks instruction from a recognized exemplar of righteousness.
After Rāma’s instruction, Sītā goes to Anasūyā to pay respects and receive her guidance.
Sītā’s humility and teachability—approaching elders and the dharma-wise with reverence.
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