Shloka 5.40.16

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

Devanagari script

हत्त्वा च समरे क्रूरं रावणं सहबान्धवम्।राघवौ त्वां विशालाक्षि स्वां पुरीं प्रापयिष्यतः।।5.40.16।।

Transliteration

hattvā ca samare krūraṃ rāvaṇaṃ sahabāndhavam | rāghavau tvāṃ viśālākṣi svāṃ purīṃ prāpayiṣyataḥ ||

Translation

O large-eyed lady, after slaying the cruel Rāvaṇa in battle along with his kinsmen, the two Rāghavas will bring you back to your own city.

Context

"O large-eyed lady! Killing in war the vile Ravana, the demon king and all his relatives, Rama would take you back to his own city৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Restorative justice: the removal of a tyrant (Rāvaṇa) is presented as necessary to re-establish dharma and reunite the rightful family.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān promises Sītā that Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa will defeat Rāvaṇa and return her safely.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective righteousness and steadfast commitment to rescue and reunion.