Shloka 5.38.65

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

Devanagari script

मृदुर्नित्यं शुचिर्दक्षः प्रियो रामस्य लक्ष्मणः।।5.38.64।।यथा हि वानरश्रेष्ठ दुःखक्षयकरो भवेत्।त्वमस्मिन्कार्यनिर्योगे प्रमाणं हरिसत्तमः।।5.38.65।।

Transliteration

rāghavas tvat-samārambhān mayi yatna-paro bhavet |

idaṃ brūyāś ca me nāthaṃ śūraṃ rāmaṃ punaḥ punaḥ ||5.38.66||

Translation

By your efforts, Rāghava will direct all his striving toward me. Say this to my lord, heroic Rāma, again and again.

Context

"Lakshmana is soft, pure, competent and dear to Rama. O great vanara, act in such a manner that Lakshmana can mitigate my suffering. O great monkey, the best of vanaras you are competent in accomplishing this task.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Sītā
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Perseverance in righteous action: dharmic goals require sustained effort and repeated, faithful communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā instructs Hanumān to repeatedly remind Rāma to intensify efforts for her rescue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s steadfast hope and clarity of purpose; Hanumān’s role as persistent messenger.