Shloka 4.44.13

हनूमत्प्रशंसा–अङ्गुलीयकप्रदानम् (Praise of Hanumān and the Gift of the Signet Ring)

Devanagari script

अनेन त्वां हरिश्रेष्ठ चिह्नेन जनकात्मजा।मत्सकाशादनुप्राप्तमनुद्विग्नाऽनुपश्यति।।4.44.13।।

Transliteration

dadau tasya tataḥ prītaḥ svanāmāṅkopśobhitam | aṅgulīyam abhijñānaṃ rājaputryāḥ parantapaḥ || 4.44.12 ||

Translation

Then, delighted, Rāma—the scorcher of foes—gave him a signet-ring as a token of recognition for the princess, adorned with his own name engraved upon it.

Context

'O distinguished monkey! Janaka's daughter will greet you without any hesitation when you present this signet to her. She will know that you have come from me.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Signet-ring (aṅgulīya)
• Sītā (rājaputrī)

FAQs

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

Dharma values truthful verification: Rāma provides a reliable token so that communication is honest, safe, and free from deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Before Hanumān departs to find Sītā, Rāma gives him a ring with his name as proof of identity and message-authenticity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s prudence and care for Sītā’s security, alongside Hanumān’s role as a trustworthy messenger.