Shloka 70
अभिज्ञानप्रदानम्
The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled
प्रतिगृह्य ततो वीरो मणिरत्नमनुत्तमम्।अङ्गुल्या योजयामास न ह्यस्य प्राभवद्भुजः।।5.38.70।।
pratigṛhya tato vīro maṇi-ratnam anuttamam |
aṅgulyā yojayāmāsa na hy asya prābhavad bhujaḥ ||5.38.70||
Darauf nahm der Held das unvergleichliche Juwel entgegen und steckte es an seinen Finger, denn an seinen Arm passte es nicht.
Hanuman stood there physically, with great joy gazing at Sita, but mentally he was with Rama.
FAQs
Dharma as careful stewardship: Hanuman treats the entrusted token with practical care, preserving it as evidence for truth.
After receiving Sita’s jewel, Hanuman adjusts it to a safe, fitting place (his finger) for carrying it back.
Trustworthiness and attentiveness in carrying a sacred/important trust.