Shloka 5.39.47

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

Devanagari script

एवमाश्वास्य वैदेहीं हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।गमनाय मतिं कृत्वा वैदेहीं पुनरब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

evam āśvāsya vaidehīṃ hanumān mārutātmajaḥ |

gamanāya matiṃ kṛtvā vaidehīṃ punar abravīt ||

Translation

Having thus consoled Vaidehī, Hanumān—the son of the Wind-god—resolved to depart, and he spoke once again to Vaidehī.

Context

Having thus consoled Vaidehi, Hanuman, son of the Wind-god resolved to depart. Once again he spoke to Vadehi:

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• Sītā (Vaidehī)

FAQs

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

Dharma is compassionate duty combined with disciplined action: after giving comfort, one must return to the mission and complete what is required for the greater good.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration marks a transition: Hanumān has consoled Sītā and now prepares to leave, continuing the larger rescue effort.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s balanced virtue—tenderness in consoling the afflicted and firmness in resolve to proceed with the task.