Motif
reverence and circumambulation of a sacred tree
reverence_and_circumambulation_of_a_sacred_tree
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Sacred Trees, Groves, and Tree Cult Places. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXXII. The Gift Of The Treasures. / Canto XXXVII. The Coats Of Bark. / Canto XLVI. The Halt. / Canto XLIX. The Crossing Of The Rivers.; lines 18075-18216 confidence: high
After landing, Sītā approaches the Śyāma fig tree, asks it to allow Rāma to complete his vow and for their return to Kauśalyā and Sumitrā, then paces around it with joined hands.
Sītā prays to the Śyāma fig tree for Rāma’s vow and safe return, joins her hands, and paces around it.
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