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Why to do so ?

Going through the numerous life incidents of great souls
at a stretch gives us a chance to appreciate their deeds
and qualities.

(1) Sitaji was taught normal values and culture at her father
King Janak’s home. After marriage, even when her
husband Rama accepted forest exile and told her to stay
back at home, she willingly accepted forest stay with her
husband and followed his footsteps. This was because
she felt that it was inappropriate that her husband faced
troubles while she stayed at ease. How loyally she carried
out her duty as a wife !

(2) She had learnt and understood the realities of life so well
that she happily passed her days in forest. How else could
she pass her days in forest ?
(3) Sitaji’s swayamvara was also quite unsafe. But she
made her mind that it does not matter if the person who
accomplished the task was not good looking or wealthy
He would altleast be courageous. She believed that it
was wise and safe to seek refuge of someone who was
courageous.
(4) While leaving Ayodhya and accepting forest exile didn’t
Sitaji think that,

(a) Kaikeyi snatched Rama’s right to the become the
King.
(b) Rama accepted forest exile without even asking
me. Didn’t Sita fight with Kaikeyi or complain to
Rama ?

No. She silently witnessed the happenings and eventually
followed Rama in his forest stay.

How calm was Sita even during such crucial circumstances !
24. Sthitapragyata (Steadiness of Mind) 129