Valmiki Ramayana 2.30.39 — Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 30, Shloka 39
सीताया वनानुगमननिश्चयः
Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest
मम सन्ना मतिस्सीते त्वां नेतुं दण्डकावनम्।वसिष्यामीति सा त्वं मामनुयातुं सुनिश्चिता।।2.30.39।।
mama sannā matiḥ sīte tvāṃ netuṃ daṇḍakāvanam |
vasiṣyāmīti sā tvaṃ mām anuyātuṃ suniścitā ||2.30.39||
ହେ ସୀତେ, ତୁମକୁ ଦଣ୍ଡକାରଣ୍ୟକୁ ନେବା ପାଇଁ ମୋ ମନ ଦୃଢ଼ ନିଶ୍ଚୟ କରିଛି; ଏବଂ ତୁମେ ମଧ୍ୟ ‘ମୁଁ ସେଠାରେ ବସିବି’ ବୋଲି କହି, ମୋତେ ଅନୁସରଣ କରିବାକୁ ଅଚଳ ସଙ୍କଳ୍ପ କରିଛ।
O Sita, my discretion fails me in deciding whether to take you to Dandaka forest or not. You are, however, firmly determined to follow me, saying, you can live in the forest.
FAQs
Shared dharma in marriage: Sita’s resolve to accompany Rama reflects sahadharma (joint pursuit of duty), even under hardship.
Rama acknowledges Sita’s unwavering decision to accompany him into forest exile, specifically toward the Dandaka region.
Sita’s steadfast loyalty and courage, and Rama’s responsible deliberation about her welfare.
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