Shloka 5.40.2

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

Devanagari script

त्वां दृष्ट्वा प्रियवक्तारं सम्प्रहृष्यामि वानरः।अर्धसञ्जातसस्येव वृष्टिं प्राप्य वसुन्धरा।।5.40.2।।

Transliteration

sābravīd dattam eveti mayābhijñānam uttamam |

etad eva hi rāmasya dṛṣṭvā matkeśabhūṣaṇam ||5.40.18||

śraddheyaṃ hanuman vākyaṃ tava vīra bhaviṣyati |

Translation

She said: “I have already given you the finest token of recognition. When the hero Rāma sees this ornament of mine for the hair, he will trust your words, O Hanumān.”

Context

"O vanara! just as the earth feels happy when the half grown crops receive rain, I feel happy after seeing you. You have been speaking pleasing words

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• keśabhūṣaṇa (hair-ornament/jewel token)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld through satya and pramāṇa: truth should be supported by reliable evidence so that trust is established without deception.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā ensures Rāma will believe Hanumān by giving a personal ornament as an identifying token to be shown to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s clarity and prudence in communication; Hanumān’s integrity as a truthful messenger whose report will be validated.