Shloka 5.40.12

अभिज्ञानदानम् / The Gift of Recognition (Sita’s Token and Resolve)

Devanagari script

वैदेह्या वचनं श्रुत्वा करुणं साश्रु भाषितम्।अथाब्रवीन्महातेजा हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।।5.40.12।।

Transliteration

vaidehyā vacanaṃ śrutvā karuṇaṃ sāśru bhāṣitam | athābravīn mahātejā hanumān mārutātmajaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing Vaidehī’s compassionate words, spoken through tears, the radiant Hanumān—the son of the Wind—then replied.

Context

Hearing the words of Sita who was weeping piteously, brilliant Hanuman said this:

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Vaidehī)
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma as compassionate duty: Hanumān responds responsibly to suffering, offering steadiness and truthful reassurance rather than panic.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s tearful speech, Hanumān begins his consoling reply.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) joined with courage and clarity in speech.