Shloka 5.39.19

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तं प्रस्थितं सीता वीक्षमाणा पुनः पुनः।भर्तृस्नेहान्वितं वाक्यं सौहार्दादनुमानयत्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas taṃ prasthitaṃ sītā vīkṣamāṇā punaḥ punaḥ | bhartṛ-snehānvitaṃ vākyaṃ sauhārdād anumānayat ||

Translation

Then Sītā, gazing at him again and again as he set out, gently conveyed—out of affection—words filled with her love for her husband.

Context

Sita again and again looked at Hanuman who was about to start. She made him understand her words conveying her love for Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma (implied as husband)

FAQs

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

Dharma is fidelity and steadfast relational duty: even in separation, Sītā preserves marital devotion and communicates it with dignity.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān prepares to leave Laṅkā, Sītā repeatedly looks at him and entrusts affectionate, husband-centered words to be conveyed to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s unwavering loyalty and tenderness, expressed with restraint and propriety.