Shloka 5.39.10

अभिज्ञानमणि-प्रदानम् — The Signet Jewel as Proof and the Consolation of Sita

Devanagari script

जीवन्तीं मां यथा रामः सम्भावयति कीर्तिमान्।तत्तथा हनुमन्वाच्यं वाचा धर्ममवाप्नुहि।।।।

Transliteration

jīvantīṃ māṃ yathā rāmaḥ sambhāvayati kīrtimān |

tat tathā hanuman vācyaṃ vācā dharmam avāpnuhi ||5.39.10||

Translation

Therefore speak, O Hanumān, so that the illustrious Rāma may restore and receive me while I yet live; by such truthful, dharmic speech you will gain merit.

Context

"Let the illustrious Rama take me alive. Help me with your (persuasive) words and you will acquire merit.

Characters & Entities

• Sita
• Hanuman
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma through vāk-satya (truthful, responsible speech): Sita urges Hanuman to communicate in a way that upholds righteousness and leads to her protection and reunion.

What is the narrative situation?

Sita instructs Hanuman on how to convey her situation so Rama will act promptly to rescue her while she is still alive.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sita’s moral clarity and Hanuman’s role as a righteous messenger whose words must be precise and ethically guided.