Shloka 5.36.2

सीताप्रत्यय-प्रदानम् (Sita’s Recognition and Reassurance by the Envoy)

Devanagari script

वानरोऽहं महाभागे दूतो रामस्य धीमतः।रामनामाङ्कितं चेदं पश्य देव्यङ्गुलीयकम्।।।।

Transliteration

vānaro 'haṃ mahābhāge dūto rāmasya dhīmataḥ | rāmanāmāṅkitaṃ cedaṃ paśya devy aṅgulīyakam ||

Translation

O noble lady, I am a Vānara—an envoy of wise Rāma. Behold, O queen: this ring bears Rāma’s name engraved upon it.

Context

"O noble lady! I am a vanara, an envoy of learned Rama. You see this ring with Rama's name inscribed on it, O god-like lady !

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Aṅgulīyaka (ring)

FAQs

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

Satya and responsible communication: a messenger must establish truth and trust with clear proof, especially in situations vulnerable to deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reveals himself to Sītā in Laṅkā and authenticates his mission by showing Rāma’s signet ring.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s integrity and tact—he speaks respectfully and provides reliable evidence to dispel fear.