Shloka 5.40.15

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

Devanagari script

तावुभौ पुरुषव्याघ्रौ राजपुत्रावरिन्दमौ।त्वद्दर्शनकृतोत्साहौ लङ्कां भस्मीकरिष्यतः।।5.40.15।।

Transliteration

tāv ubhau puruṣavyāghrau rājaputrāv arindamau | tvaddarśanakṛtotsāhau laṅkāṃ bhasmīkariṣyataḥ ||

Translation

Those two princes—tigers among men, crushers of foes—made resolute by the longing to see you, will reduce Laṅkā to ashes.

Context

"Both the princes are tigers among men and crushers of enemies. They are determined to see you, and will reduce Lanka to ashes.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma as protection of the innocent: force is framed as righteous retaliation against adharma, undertaken to restore justice and rescue Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān boosts Sītā’s confidence by describing Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa’s martial capability and determination.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor) and sankalpa (resolve) in the service of righteousness.