Shloka 5.38.10

अभिज्ञानप्रदानम् — The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled

Devanagari script

यदि नोत्सहसे यातुं मया सार्थमनिन्दिते।अभिज्ञानं प्रयच्छ त्वं जानीयाद्राघवो हि यत्।।5.38.10।।

Transliteration

yadi notsahase yātuṁ mayā sārtham anindite |

abhijñānaṁ prayaccha tvaṁ jānīyād rāghavo hi yat ||

Translation

O blameless lady, if you do not wish to go with me, then grant a token of recognition, so that Rāghava may know for certain that I have met you.

Context

"O blameless lady! If you wish not to accompany me you may give me a token of identification to let Rama know about my coming here and seeing you".

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Responsible truth (satya) requires verification: Hanumān asks for an identifying token so the message to Rāma remains trustworthy and unambiguous.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān proposes immediate return with Sītā; when she may not depart, he requests a token to prove his encounter to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s prudence and integrity—he safeguards the credibility of his mission.