Shloka 5.38.16

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

Devanagari script

दारयन्स च मां काकस्तत्त्रैव परिलीयते।न चाप्युपारमन्मांसाद्भक्षार्थि बलिभोजनः।।5.38.16।।

Transliteration

tasyopavanaṣaṇḍeṣu nānāpuṣpasugandhiṣu |

vihṛtya salile klinnā mamāṅke samupāviśamaḥ || 5.38.14 ||

Translation

In those garden-groves fragrant with many kinds of flowers, after playing in the water and becoming wet, you sat down upon my lap.

Context

'The crow was an eater of offerings, hungry for food began to peck me again and again for flesh.He did not stop.

Characters & Entities

• Siddhāśrama (implied)
• Rāma
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as faithful marital intimacy within propriety—love (prema) that reinforces commitment and mutual protection.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā recalls a private, tender moment to remind Rāma of their bond and to motivate resolute action for reunion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s gentleness and Sītā’s devoted companionship—affection aligned with maryādā (propriety).