Shloka 5.40.19

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

Devanagari script

स तं मणिवरं गृह्य श्रीमान्प्लवगसत्तमः।।5.40.19।।प्रणम्य शिरसा देवीं गमनायोपचक्रमे।

Transliteration

yathā taṃ puruṣavyāghraṃ gātraiḥ śokābhikarśitaiḥ |

saṃspṛśeyaṃ sakāmāhaṃ tathā kuru dayāṃ mayi ||5.40.3||

Translation

Have compassion on me and act so that I may touch and embrace that tiger among men, Rāma, with my limbs worn thin by sorrow—embracing him with the longing of a devoted wife.

Context

The illustrious vanara held the ornament, prostrated to Sita and prepared to depart.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma

FAQs

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

It highlights steadfast marital dharma (pativratā-bhāva) and the righteous duty of the messenger to help reunite the separated spouses through truthful effort.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā implores Hanumān to help bring about reunion with Rāma, describing her body weakened by prolonged grief.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s fidelity and endurance; Hanumān’s expected virtue is compassionate resolve in service of a righteous cause.