Shloka 26
Prāyaścitta for Mahāpātakas (Great Sins), Vows, Tīrtha, and Sin-Destroying Observances
तथा रामस्य सुभगा सीता त्रैलोक्यविश्रुता / पत्नी दाशरथेर्देवी विजिग्ये राक्षसेश्वरम्
tathā rāmasya subhagā sītā trailokyaviśrutā / patnī dāśaratherdevī vijigye rākṣaseśvaram
Gayon din, si Sītā—mapalad at bantog sa tatlong daigdig—ang banal na asawa ni Rāma, anak ni Daśaratha, ay nagtagumpay laban sa panginoon ng mga Rākṣasa.
Lord Viṣṇu (narrating to Garuḍa; contextual attribution within Garuḍa Purāṇa dialogue)
Concept: Dharma-śakti: purity, fidelity, and inner power can ‘conquer’ adharma; victory is not only martial but moral-spiritual.
Vedantic Theme: Śakti as the manifest power of dharma; sattva’s supremacy over tamas/rajas when aligned with the Lord’s purpose.
Application: Cultivate steadfastness, chastity/ethical integrity, and courage; honor the feminine principle as a force for dharmic victory.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city/fortress (implied)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (general): narratives praising dharma and exemplars of virtue; adjacent tīrtha/vrata passages in the same adhyāya context (implied)
FAQs
This verse invokes Sītā as a renowned ideal of auspiciousness and dharma, presenting her life as a moral exemplar—showing that steadfast virtue and righteous alignment ultimately overcome destructive forces.
Indirectly, it supports the Purāṇa’s broader ethic: the soul’s welfare is shaped by dharma. By citing Itihāsa models like Rāma and Sītā, the text reinforces that righteous conduct is foundational to favorable spiritual outcomes.
Use it as a reminder to uphold integrity, fidelity to dharma, and courage in adversity—treating ethical consistency as a daily discipline rather than a situational choice.