Shloka 5.39.26

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

Devanagari script

त्रयाणामेव भूतानां सागरस्यास्य लङ्घने।शक्तिस्स्याद्वैनतेयस्य तव वा मारुतस्य वा।।।।

Transliteration

trayāṇām eva bhūtānāṃ sāgarasyāsya laṅghane | śaktis syād vainateyasya tava vā mārutasya vā ||

Translation

Only three beings, it seems, have the power to leap across this ocean: Vainateya (Garuḍa), or you, or Māruta (the Wind-god).

Context

"It is only three beings who have the capacity to leap over this ocean. Garuda, or you or the Wind-god.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Ocean (Sāgara)
• Garuḍa (Vainateya)
• Māruta (Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Dharma recognizes true competence and assigns duty accordingly; Sītā identifies who is genuinely capable of the needed feat, aligning responsibility with ability.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā reasons about the near-impossibility of crossing the ocean and acknowledges only exceptional beings could accomplish it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectful discernment—she honors Hanumān’s extraordinary capacity without empty praise, grounding it in realistic comparison.