Shloka 5.40.22

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

Devanagari script

हनुमन्सिंहसङ्काशौ भ्रातरौ रामलक्ष्मणौ।सुग्रीवं च सहामात्यं सर्वान् ब्रूयाह्यनामयम्।।5.40.22।।

Transliteration

hanuman siṃhasaṅkāśau bhrātarau rāmalakṣmaṇau |

sugrīvaṃ ca sahāmātyaṃ sarvān brūyā hyanāmayam ||5.40.22||

Translation

O Hanumān, convey my welfare to the two brothers Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, lion-like in valor, and also to Sugrīva together with his ministers—to all of them.

Context

"O Hanuman! to the lion-like brothers Rama and Lakshmana, to Sugriva including his ministers and to every one convey my good wishes.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sugrīva
• ministers (amātya)

FAQs

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

Even in distress, dharma includes gratitude and benevolence—Sītā remembers allies and wishes them well, sustaining righteous bonds.

What is the narrative situation?

Before Hanumān departs, Sītā asks him to deliver her message of welfare to Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and their ally Sugrīva with his council.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s generosity of heart and gratitude; Hanumān’s reliability as a messenger.