Shloka 5.38.63

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

Devanagari script

यं दृष्ट्वा राघवो नैव वृत्तमार्यमनुस्मरेत्।।5.38.63।।स ममार्थाय कुशलं वक्तव्यो वचनान्मम।

Transliteration

yaṃ dṛṣṭvā rāghavo naiva vṛttam āryam anusmaret ||5.38.63||

sa mamārthāya kuśalaṃ vaktavyo vacanān mama |

Translation

Seeing him, Rāghava did not feel the lack of his noble father’s support. For my sake, convey to Lakṣmaṇa my words and ask after his welfare.

Context

"He is Lakshmana for whose care and support Rama did not miss the noble king Dasaratha (during exile). Convey him my words of enquiry about his well-being.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Daśaratha (implied)
• Sītā

FAQs

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

Gratitude and care within dharmic relationships: recognizing support received, and maintaining mutual concern through welfare-enquiry (kuśala-praśna).

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā asks Hanumān to convey her concern for Lakṣmaṇa’s well-being while noting how Lakṣmaṇa sustained Rāma in exile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s sustaining devotion, and Sītā’s gratitude and compassion.