Shloka 4.44.14

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

Devanagari script

व्यवसायश्च ते वीर सत्त्वयुक्तश्च विक्रमः।सुग्रीवस्य च सन्देशस्सिद्धिं कथयतीव मे।।4.44.14।।

Transliteration

anena tvāṃ hariśreṣṭha cihnena janakātmajā | matsakāśād anuprāptam anudvignā 'nupaśyati || 4.44.13 ||

Translation

“O best of monkeys, by this token Janaka’s daughter will recognize you as one who has come from me, and she will look upon you without fear or hesitation.”

Context

'O great hero! your enterprise, prowess coupled with courage and Sugriva's message to you seem to indicate to me about the success of your mission'.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Janaka
• Signet-ring (token/sign)

FAQs

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

Dharma is protecting the vulnerable through truthful identification—ensuring that Sītā can safely trust the messenger without risk.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma instructs Hanumān that the ring will serve as proof, allowing Sītā to accept him as Rāma’s envoy.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s protective foresight and commitment to satya (verifiable truth) in communication.