Shloka 5.36.26

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

Devanagari script

कच्चिच्छ लक्ष्मणश्शूरस्सुमित्रानन्दवर्धनः।अस्त्रविच्छरजालेन राक्षसान्विधमिष्यति।।।।

Transliteration

pratyayārthaṁ tavānītaṁ tena dattaṁ mahātmanā | samāśvasihi bhadraṁ te kṣīṇaduḥkhaphalā hy asi ||

Translation

This has been brought to you as a token of trust, given by the great-souled Rāma. Be at ease; blessings upon you: truly, the fruit of your sorrow is nearing its end.

Context

"Hope heroic Lakshmana, enhancer of the joy of Sumitra, who has mastered the use of weapons will blow away the demons through a network of arrows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• token of recognition (Rāma’s ring)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful communication and responsible reassurance: a messenger must establish credibility (pratyaya) and speak in a way that reduces fear and grief without deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān shows Sītā Rāma’s token (the ring) to confirm he is truly Rāma’s envoy, and he comforts her after her long suffering in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s reliability and compassion—he proves the truth of his mission and offers steadying words to restore Sītā’s confidence.