Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 117, Shloka 16
सीतासमीपगमनम् / Sītā Brought Near to Rāma
Public Witness and Protocol
सोऽभिगम्यमहात्मानंज्ञातावपिध्यानमास्थितम् ।प्रणतश्चप्रहृष्टश्चप्राप्तांसीतांन्यवेदयत् ।।।।
so ’bhigamya mahātmānaṃ jñātvā pidhyānam āsthitam |
pranataś ca prahṛṣṭaś ca prāptāṃ sītāṃ nyavedayat ||
Lumapit siya sa dakilang-loob at, nang mapansing siya’y nakalubog sa pagninilay, siya—yumukod nang may paggalang at puspos ng galak—ay nagbalita na dumating na si Sītā.
Knowing that Sita reached also, great Rama was seen in a meditative mood absorbed in thought. Vibheeshana announced saying, 'Sita has been brought' and greeted with folded palms, full of joy.
FAQs
Dharma is respectful communication and reverence toward the rightful leader: Vibhīṣaṇa approaches properly, recognizes Rāma’s inner state, and reports with humility.
Vibhīṣaṇa comes to Rāma, finds him deep in thought, and formally announces Sītā’s arrival.
Vibhīṣaṇa’s courtesy and discipline—he combines joy with proper decorum.