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Motif

vow of death rather than loss of spouse or marital fidelity

vow_of_death_rather_than_loss_of_spouse_or_marital_fidelity

A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family United in Death. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

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1 traditions

hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XXIV. The Host In Sight. / Canto XXV. The Battle. / Canto XXVIII. Khara Dismounted. / Canto XLIII. The Wondrous Deer.; lines 32344-32478 confidence: high

    Sita says that, as Rama's chosen bride and wife, she will quit life before Lakshman's eyes if Rama has died and will not love another man.

    Sita repeatedly says she will die if Rama is dead and will not accept or touch another man.

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