Shloka 5.39.13

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

Devanagari script

सीताया वचनं श्रुत्वा हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।शिरस्यञ्जलिमाधाय वाक्यमुत्तरमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

sītāyā vacanaṃ śrutvā hanumān mārutātmajaḥ | śirasy añjalim ādhāya vākyam uttaram abravīt ||

Translation

Having heard Sītā’s words, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—placed his joined palms upon his head in reverence and then replied.

Context

"Having heard Sita's words, Hanuman, son of Maruta, placed his folded palms over his head in reverence and replied:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as maryādā (proper reverence): a servant of righteousness honors the virtuous through respectful conduct before speaking.

What is the narrative situation?

After listening to Sītā, Hanumān responds, first showing reverence through a formal gesture of respect.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s humility and devotion—strength tempered by respectful restraint.