Shloka 46
सीताया वनानुगमननिश्चयः
Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest
अनुकूलं तु सा भर्तुर्ज्ञात्वा गमनमात्मनः।क्षिप्रं प्रमुदिता देवी दातुमेवोपचक्रमे।।2.30.46।।
anukūlaṃ tu sā bhartur jñātvā gamanam ātmanaḥ |
kṣipraṃ pramuditā devī dātum evopacakrame ||2.30.46||
Setelah mengetahui bahawa perjalanannya sendiri berkenan di hati suaminya, sang permaisuri yang mulia—dengan sukacita—segera memulakan perbuatan memberi sedekah (hartanya).
O sinless son of the Raghus I am not like other women who bring disgreace to the family. I have not looked at any one except you, even with my mind's eye. I will go (to the forest) along with you.
FAQs
It highlights dharmic alignment and consent within duty: once harmony with the spouse’s decision is established, action proceeds swiftly toward charity and renunciation.
After Rāma’s assent that she may accompany him, Sītā joyfully initiates the distribution of wealth as instructed.
Promptness in righteous action—cheerful readiness to fulfill dharma without procrastination.