Shloka 5.39.36

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

Devanagari script

येषां नोपरि नाधस्तान्न तिर्यक्सज्जते गतिः।न च कर्मसु सीदन्ति महत्स्वमिततेजसः।।।।

Transliteration

yeṣāṁ nopari nādhastān na tiryak sajjate gatiḥ | na ca karmasu sīdanti mahatsv amitatejasaḥ ||

Translation

Their movement meets no obstruction—neither upward nor downward nor sideways; and those of immeasurable brilliance never falter in great undertakings.

Context

"Their course cannot be impeded either upward, or downward or right or left. They are indeed very brilliant and would never fail in any task.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara warriors

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadfast perseverance: those committed to a righteous mission do not succumb when the task is vast or difficult.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān emphasizes the extraordinary mobility and reliability of the vānara forces to strengthen Sītā’s confidence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and endurance—unyielding effort in demanding duties.