Shloka 5.40.20

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

Devanagari script

तमुत्पातकृतोत्साहमवेक्ष्य हरिपुङ्गवम्।।5.40.20।।वर्धमानं महावेगमुवाच जनकात्मजा।अश्रुपूर्णमुखी दीना बाष्पगद्गदया गिरा।।5.40.21।।

Transliteration

sa taṃ maṇivaraṃ gṛhya śrīmān plavagasattamaḥ ||5.40.19||

praṇamya śirasā devīṃ gamanāyopacakrame |

Translation

The illustrious foremost of the Vānara race took the excellent jewel; bowing his head in reverence to the goddess-like lady, he set himself to depart.

Context

Seeing Hanuman eager to leap, enlarging his body quickly, she appeared pitiable with her face filled with tears and throat choked.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā
• maṇi (jewel token)

FAQs

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

Respectful conduct toward the virtuous and afflicted is dharma; Hanumān’s reverence shows humility and service aligned with righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving Sītā’s identifying jewel, Hanumān pays homage and prepares to leave Aśoka-vana to return to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s humility (vinaya) and disciplined service (sevā) in carrying out his mission.