Shloka 5.40.23

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

Devanagari script

यथा च स महाबाहुर्मां तारयति राघवः।अस्माद्दु:खाम्बुसम्रोधात्त्वं समाधातुमर्हसि।।5.40.23।।

Transliteration

yathā ca sa mahābāhur māṃ tārayati rāghavaḥ |

asmād duḥkhāmbusamrodhāt tvaṃ samādhātum arhasi ||5.40.23||

Translation

Make your efforts in such a way that the mighty-armed Rāghava may rescue me from this barrier of sorrow—like a flood of grief hemming me in.

Context

"You should make efforts in such a manner that the mighty-armed Rama will help me in crossing the cean of sorrow.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is purposeful effort in a righteous mission: Hanumān is urged to act effectively so justice (rescue of the innocent) can be fulfilled.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā requests Hanumān to ensure that Rāma is enabled to rescue her from her overwhelming grief and captivity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s initiative and strategic competence; Rāma’s protective duty toward the wronged.