Shloka 5.39.2

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

Devanagari script

मणिं तु दृष्ट्वा रामो वै त्रयाणां संस्मरिष्यति।वीरो जनन्या मम च राज्ञो दशरथस्य च।।।।

Transliteration

maṇiṃ tu dṛṣṭvā rāmo vai trayāṇāṃ saṃsmariṣyati | vīro jananyā mama ca rājño daśarathasya ca ||

Translation

But when the hero Rāma sees this jewel, he will surely remember the three of us—my mother, me, and King Daśaratha.

Context

"Seeing this jewel,Rama will recall three of us, my mother, myself and the king Dasaratha" (as this was given by her mother at her marriage.)

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Sītā’s mother (unnamed here)
• Maṇi (jewel)

FAQs

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

Dharma is truth-anchored communication: a reliable token supports satya (verification of identity and message) and preserves rightful relationships.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā speaks about the jewel as a recognition-token so that Rāma will trust the message and recall familial bonds connected with it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s prudence and integrity—ensuring the message is authenticated and emotionally meaningful.