Shloka 1.1.74

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

निवेदयित्वाऽऽभिज्ञानं प्रवृत्तिं च निवेद्य च ।समाश्वास्य च वैदेहीं मर्दयामास तोरणम् ।।।।

Transliteration

nivedayitvābhijñānaṃ pravṛttiṃ ca nivedya ca |

samāśvāsya ca vaidehīṃ mardayāmāsa toraṇam ||

Translation

Having presented the token of recognition and fully reported the account, and having consoled Vaidehī, he crushed the toraṇa, the gateway-arch (of the grove).

Context

Hanuman delivered Rama's ring to Sita as a token of recognition, related the whole story and consoled her. He then crushed the arch (of the outer gate of the garden) before leaving.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Rāma
• Abhijñāna (ring)
• Toraṇa (gateway arch)
• Aśokavanikā (implied setting)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes truthful communication and compassionate reassurance: Hanumān establishes trust through a valid token and an accurate report, then acts strategically against the oppressor’s domain.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reveals his identity to Sītā using Rāma’s ring, narrates events, comforts her, and then begins disruptive action in Laṅkā by breaking the gateway.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s satya (truthfulness) as a messenger and his karuṇā (compassion) toward Sītā, combined with controlled strength.