Bhudevi is the Earth goddess and Sita's true mother. Sita rises from a furrow of the earth at the start of the epic, and at its end the Earth opens and takes her back.
RoleDeity
Appears inRamayana
GroupDevas and divine beings
KingdomDevaloka
First appearsBala Kanda, Sarga 36
Sargas2 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sita's mother?
Bhudevi, the Earth goddess; Sita was found in a furrow of the earth.
How did Sita leave the world?
The Earth opened and Bhudevi took her back.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Bala Kanda (sargas 1.36)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Uttara Kanda (sargas 7.97)
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