 तस्य भूयो विशेषेण मैथिली जनकात्मजा।देवताभि स्समा रूपे सीता श्रीरिव रूपिणी।। 
 Sita was an embodiment of Lakshmi goddess of wealth. In beauty she was like a goddess. Born in the city of Mithila as daughter to Janaka, she was always especially dear to him. 