Shloka 5.39.31

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

Devanagari script

तद्यथा तस्य विक्रान्तमनुरूपं महात्मनः।भवेदाहवशूरस्य तथा त्वमुपपादय।।।।

Transliteration

tad yathā tasya vikrāntam anurūpaṁ mahātmanaḥ | bhaved āhavaśūrasya tathā tvam upapādaya ||

Translation

Therefore, arrange matters so that the great-souled hero—brave in battle—may advance toward victory in a manner truly fitting to him.

Context

"You may make arrangement in such a manner that, that great self, the hero in war makes his victorious march which is worthy of him."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma includes maryādā (propriety): even a just end should be achieved through means that preserve rightful honor and the appropriate role of each person.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā instructs Hanumān to facilitate a plan where Rāma’s rescue of her occurs through a fitting, openly heroic campaign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respect for rightful roles and honor—Sītā’s commitment to propriety and Rāma’s heroic integrity.