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Hence, Sitaji’s decision is worth appreciation and acceptance.
Considering her a role model, one should try to become
indifferent to worldly pleasures which is the root of all the
problem.
We were talking about the instance wherein Sitaji refused
to return to Ayodhya after the miraculous event. Rama and
Lakshmana were forcing her repeatedly but she did not give
in to their wishes. Look, what an amazing logical answer she
gave them !
Sitaji says, “Do not unnecessarily force me.”
“I have been attacked by the mighty Karmasatta plenty of
times in the previous births. Moreover in this birth, too, I
have faced the terrible burnt of Karmasatta thrice. Now I do
not want to give it another chance.”
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