Shloka 5.39.5

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

Devanagari script

स तथेति प्रतिज्ञाय मारुतिर्भीमविक्रमः।।।।शिरसा वन्ध्य वैदेहीं गमनायोपचक्रमे।

Transliteration

sa tatheti pratijñāya mārutir bhīmavikramaḥ | śirasā vandya vaidehīṁ gamanāyopacakrame ||

Translation

Maruti, fierce in valor, pledged, “So be it.” Bowing his head in reverence to Vaidehī, he then set about preparing to depart.

Context

Hanuman possessed with fierce valour said to Vaidehi, 'so be it' and bowed his head, and offered salutations before he departed.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vaidehī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is faithful service with humility: Hanumān combines firm commitment (pratijñā) with respectful reverence toward Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

After assuring Sītā, Hanumān formally commits to the mission and prepares to return with the message to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s devotion (bhakti/sevā) expressed through humility and reliability.