KarmaVaani
Vaishnava tradition
सीताSita
Janaki · Vaidehi · Maithili · Bhumija
Rama's queen, born of the earth, revered for her courage and steadfastness.
- Abode
- Ayodhya; Mithila
- Consort
- Rama
- Vahana
- None
- Colour
- Golden
- Arms
- 2
Sita was found by King Janaka in a furrow while ploughing, a daughter of the earth itself. She chose to follow Rama into exile, held firm through her captivity in Lanka, and at the end returned to the earth that bore her. She is honoured as Lakshmi on earth and as a model of strength and dignity.
Mantra
ॐ श्री सीतायै नमः
Om Shri Sitayai Namaha
Salutations to Shri Sita.
How Sita is shown
A queen in a red or yellow sari, crowned, standing at Rama's left or seated beside him.
- Lotus
- Her identity with Lakshmi.
- Place at Rama's left
- Partnership in dharma.
Stories
The Ashoka grove
Held captive in Ravana's garden for months, Sita refused every threat and promise, holding a blade of grass between herself and Ravana when he spoke. Hanuman found her there and gave her Rama's ring.
