Shloka 29
सीताविलापः—त्रिजटासान्त्वनं च
Sita’s Lament and Trijata’s Consolation
अनृतंनोक्तपूर्वंमेनचवक्ष्येकदाचन ।चारित्रसुखशीलत्वात् प्रविष्टाअसिमनःमम ।।।।
anṛtaṃ noktapūrvaṃ me na ca vakṣye kadācana | cāritrasukhaśīlatvāt praviṣṭā asi mano mama ||
Aku tak pernah berkata dusta sebelumnya, dan takkan pernah pula; karena kelembutan dan keluhuran budimu, engkau telah masuk ke relung hatiku.
"I have not uttered untruth earlier nor shall I do now. Indeed, you have found entry into my mind being a woman of good disposition."
FAQs
Satya (truthfulness) as a pillar of dharma: credibility is built by a lifelong refusal to speak untruth, especially in moments of crisis.
To make his reassurance trustworthy, the speaker vows his commitment to truth and expresses heartfelt regard for Sītā’s character.
Integrity—truth as consistent personal practice, not merely convenient speech.