Shloka 5.39.38

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

Devanagari script

मद्विशिष्टाश्च तुल्याश्च सन्ति तत्र वनौकसः।मत्तः प्रत्यवरः कश्चिन्नास्ति सुग्रीवसन्निधौ।।।।

Transliteration

madviśiṣṭāś ca tulyāś ca santi tatra vanaukasaḥ | mattaḥ pratyavaraḥ kaścin nāsti sugrīvasannidhau ||

Translation

Among Sugrīva’s forest-dwellers there are some superior to me and some equal to me; and none there is inferior to me.

Context

"The vanaras under Sugriva who move in the forest are more powerful than me or equal to me. None is inferior to me.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• Vānara warriors (vanaukasaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful speech without self-exaltation: Hanumān strengthens Sītā’s hope while acknowledging the greater collective strength under righteous leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reassures Sītā that Sugrīva’s forces include many as capable as he is (or more), implying reliable support for her rescue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility with honesty—confidence in the mission combined with refusal to claim sole greatness.