Valmiki Ramayana 2.29.13: Ayodhya Kanda, Sarga 29, Shloka 13
सीताया वनगमननिश्चयः
Sita’s Resolve to Accompany Rama to the Forest
कन्यया च पितुर्गेहे वनवास श्शृतो मया।भिक्षिण्या स्साधुवृत्ताया मम मातुरिहाग्रतः।।।।
kanyayā ca pitur gehe vanavāsaḥ śruto mayā | bhikṣiṇyā sādhuvṛttāyā mama mātur ihāgrataḥ || 2.29.13 ||
Noong ako’y dalaga pa sa tahanan ng aking ama, narinig ko ang tungkol sa paninirahan sa gubat—na isinalaysay ng isang banal na pulubing babae, sa harap ng aking ina rito.
When I was young in my father's house, a holy female mendicant foretold in the presence of my mother that I would dwell in the forest (in this life).
FAQs
Respect for truthful testimony and sacred speech: Sītā treats the ascetic’s words as morally weighty, integrating them into her sense of rightful action.
Sītā provides background for her resolve, recalling an earlier statement/foretelling heard in her parental home.
Steady conviction—Sītā’s determination is shown as long-formed, not impulsive.
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