Sabke Ram: 8 Lesser-Known Facts About Goddess Sita, The Eternal Consort Of Lord Ram

Emerged from a furrow

Sita was not born on Earth, but emerged from a furrow in the Earth. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Sita was found by King Janaka while he was ploughing a field for a yagna (sacrifice).

Mata Sita

Sitas real name was Videhi. The name ‘Sita’ was given to her because she was found in a furrow (Sita in Sanskrit means furrow).

Well-versed

Sita was not just beautiful, but also intelligent and strong. She was well-versed in the scriptures and was a skilled archer. She was also fiercely loyal to Rama and never wavered in her faith in him, even during her time in exile.

Agni-Pariksha

Sitas agni Pariksha (trial by fire) is one of the most famous episodes in the Ramayana. After being abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, Sita was forced to prove her purity by walking through fire. She emerged from the fire unscathed, proving her innocence.

Parting from Lord Ram

Sita was banished from Ayodhya by Ram, even though she was pregnant with his children. This was because Rama wanted to quell the rumors about Sitas purity that had been circulating among the people. Sita gave birth to their twin sons, Lava and Kusha, in the Valmiki ashram.

Sita's incarnation on Earth

Sita returned to Earth with Rama, but chose to leave him again before his death. She did not want to be the cause of any discord between Lord Ram and his people. She boarded a pushpak vimāna (celestial chariot) and returned to her abode in Vaikuntha, the heavenly realm of Vishnu.

Symbol of purity and devotion

Sita is worshipped as a goddess in Hinduism. She is seen as the ideal wife and mother, and is a symbol of purity, strength, and devotion.