Shloka 5.39.6

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

Devanagari script

ज्ञात्वा सम्प्रस्थितं देवी वानरं मारुतात्मजम्।।।।बाष्पगद्गदया वाचा मैथिली वाक्यमब्रवीत्।

Transliteration

jñātvā samprasthitaṁ devī vānaraṁ mārutātmajam | bāṣpa-gadgadayā vācā maithilī vākyam abravīt ||

Translation

Realizing that the vānara, the son of the Wind, was setting out, the noble Maithilī spoke, her voice choked with tears.

Context

The noble lady, Sita, having been fully convinced about Hanuman and realising that he is about to start, her voice was choked with tears. She said these words:

Characters & Entities

• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Hanumān (Mārutātmaja)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes truthful emotion without surrendering to despair: Sītā’s tears are natural, yet she engages in responsible communication for the righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān is about to depart from Aśoka-vana; Sītā, moved by the moment, prepares to send messages to Rāma and others.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s sincerity and composure amid grief—channeling emotion into purposeful speech.