Shloka 5.40.24

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

Devanagari script

इमं च तीव्रं मम शोकवेगं रक्षोभिरेभिः परिभर्त्सनं च।ब्रूयास्तु रामस्य गतस्समीपम् शिवश्च तेऽध्वाऽस्तु हरिप्रवीर।।5.40.24।।

Transliteration

imaṃ ca tīvraṃ mama śokavegaṃ rakṣobhir ebhiḥ paribhartsanaṃ ca |

brūyās tu rāmasya gatas samīpam śivaś ca te 'dhvāstu haripravīra ||5.40.24||

Translation

When you reach Rāma’s presence, tell him of this fierce surge of my grief and of the threats made by these Rākṣasas. And may your journey be safe and auspicious, O foremost of Vānaras.

Context

"Foremost vanara! tell Rama about my intense grief as well as the threats of the demons. May your journey be happy.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Satya as responsible reporting: Hanumān must convey truthful details of suffering and injustice so that righteous action can be taken.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā instructs Hanumān on what to report to Rāma—her grief and the demons’ threats—and blesses his return journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s clarity and courage in testimony; Hanumān’s trustworthiness and duty-bound communication.