Shloka 26
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 |
Si Sītā, ang minamahal na asawa ni Rāma—laging kasinghalaga ng kanyang hininga at laging nakatuon sa kanyang kapakanan—ay isinilang sa angkan ni Haring Janaka, na wari’y hinubog ng banal na sining. Taglay ang lahat ng mapalad na tanda, siya ang pinakamainam sa mga babae at manugang ng sambahayan ni Daśaratha; sinundan niya si Rāma gaya ng pagsunod ni Rohiṇī sa Buwan.
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.
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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.