Shloka 5.38.47

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

Devanagari script

यदि तौ पुरुषव्याघ्रौ वाय्वग्निसमतेजसौ।सुराणामपि दुर्धर्षौ किमर्थं मामुपेक्षतः।।5.38.47।।

Transliteration

yadi tau puruṣavyāghrau vāyvagnisamatejasau | surāṇām api durdharṣau kim arthaṃ mām upekṣataḥ ||5.38.47||

Translation

If those two tigers among men blaze with the power of wind and fire, and are unassailable even to the gods—why then do they neglect me?

Context

"Both Rama and Lakshmana are tigers among men who resemble wind and fire in power and have the unassailability of the gods. Wherefore are they disregarding me?.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Gods (Surāḥ)
• Wind (Vāyu)
• Fire (Agni)

FAQs

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

Dharma is measured by care for dependents: greatness is incomplete if it does not translate into protection of the afflicted.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā contrasts the brothers’ legendary might with her continued abandonment in Laṅkā, expressing bewilderment and grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The brothers’ irresistible energy—yet the verse foregrounds Sītā’s expectation that such power serves compassion.