Shloka 1.3.26

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

अङ्गुलीयकदानं च ऋक्षस्य बिलदर्शनम् ।प्रायोपवेशनं चापि सम्पातेश्चापि दर्शनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgulīyaka-dānaṃ ca ṛkṣasya bila-darśanam | prāyopaveśanaṃ cāpi sampāteś cāpi darśanam ||

Translation

He recounted the offering of the ring, the discovery of the Ṛkṣa cave, the resolve to fast unto death, and also the meeting with Sampāti.

Context

(He described) the delivery of the ring (to Hanuman by Rama), the entry into the cave of the riksha, the preparations for their fast unto death, and the meeting with Sampati.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Ring (aṅgulīyaka)
• Ṛkṣa cave
• Sampāti

FAQs

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

Dharma values perseverance and right purpose: symbols like the ring support truthful recognition and mission integrity, while despair (prāyopaveśa) is overcome through renewed direction.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada summarizes key search-mission moments: Rāma’s token (ring), the cave episode, the searchers’ near-despair, and Sampāti’s encounter that redirects them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s reliability as a messenger (supported by the ring as proof), and the group’s resilience when guidance emerges.