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Agni

The fire god, who returned Sita unharmed from the trial by fire.

Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.

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Introduction

Agni is the god of fire and the messenger between humans and the gods. In the Ramayana, he is the god who vouched for Sita's purity.

The trial by fire

After Ravana's death, Sita entered the fire. Agni brought her out unharmed and told Rama that she was pure.

Nila

Agni is also the father of the Vanara chief Nila.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddhakanda (primary text) — https://www.valmikiramayan.net/
  2. Valmiki Ramayana, Balakanda (primary text) — https://www.valmikiramayan.net/
  3. The Ramayana of Valmiki: An Epic of Ancient India (scholarly) — https://press.princeton.edu/books/paperback/9780691206868/the-ramayana-of-valmiki

This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.