Shloka 5.39.22

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

Devanagari script

गते हि हरिशार्दूल पुनरागमनाय तु।प्राणानामपि सन्देहो मम स्यान्नात्र संशयः।।।।

Transliteration

gate hi hariśārdūla punarāgamanāya tu | prāṇānām api sandeho mama syān nātra saṃśayaḥ ||

Translation

For, O tiger among Vānaras, if you depart intending to return again, my very life would become uncertain—of this there is no doubt.

Context

"O tiger among vanaras! if you leave this place to come again, my life will be uncertain, (if your coming is uncertain). There is no doubt about it.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here highlights responsibility in speech and promise: when hope is given to the suffering, uncertainty can become harmful; truthful assurance and timely action matter.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā fears that if Hanumān leaves with only a promise to return, the delay and uncertainty may break her remaining strength to live.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s truthfulness and clarity—she frankly communicates the stakes of delay, urging decisive, dependable action.