Shloka 5.38.8

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

Devanagari script

लङ्काया दुष्प्रवेशत्वाद्दुस्तरत्वान्महोदधेः।सामर्थ्यादात्मनश्चैव मयैतत्समुदीरितम्।।5.38.8।।

Transliteration

harṣeṇa mahatā yuktaḥ sītā-darśana-jena saḥ |

hṛdayena gato rāmaṃ śarīreṇa tu viṣṭhitaḥ ||5.38.72||

Translation

Filled with great joy born of seeing Sita, he remained there in body, yet in his heart he had already gone to Rama.

Context

"Crossing the ocean and entering Lanka are difficult. But I accomplished it. Hence my proposal.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sita
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma as unwavering commitment: even amid success, Hanuman’s inner focus remains on completing duty to Rama truthfully and promptly.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting Sita and receiving the token, Hanuman’s attention turns inward toward returning to Rama with the news.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Ekāgratā (single-minded focus) and devotion-driven discipline.