Ramayana — Bala Kanda, Sarga 1, Shloka 26
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
रामस्य दयिता भार्या नित्यं प्राणसमा हिता ।।।।जनकस्य कुले जाता देवमायेव निर्मिता ।सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्ना नारीणामुत्तमा वधू: ।।।।सीताप्यनुगता रामं शशिनं रोहिणी यथा ।
rāmasya dayitā bhāryā nityaṃ prāṇasamā hitā |
janakasya kule jātā devamāyeva nirmitā |
sarvalakṣaṇasampannā nārīṇām uttamā vadhūḥ |
sītāpy anugatā rāmaṃ śaśinaṃ rohiṇī yathā |
Сита, возлюбленная супруга Рамы — всегда столь же дорога, как его собственное дыхание, и неизменно заботящаяся о его благе, — родилась в роду царя Джанаки, словно созданная божественным искусством. Обладая всеми благими знаками, лучшая среди женщин и невестка дома Дашаратхи, она последовала за Рамой, как Рохини следует за Луной.
Born in the race of Janaka and daughter-in-law of Dasaratha, Sita, beloved spouse of Rama is like his vital breath always desired the wellbeing of Rama she followed him like Rohini, the Moon. Endowed with all virtues she is the foremost woman.
FAQs
The verse highlights steadfast marital dharma expressed as loyal companionship and active concern for a spouse’s welfare—Sītā’s commitment to accompany Rāma and support his righteous path.
In Nārada’s synopsis to Vālmīki, Sītā is introduced and praised: her noble birth, auspicious qualities, and her decision to follow Rāma closely, like Rohiṇī with the Moon.
Sītā’s fidelity, selfless devotion, and constancy—presented as an ideal of companionship grounded in dharma and affectionate duty.