Shloka 5.58.100

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

प्रणम्य शिरसा देवीं महमार्यामनिन्दिताम्।राघवस्य मनोह्लादमभिज्ञानमयाचिषम्।।।।

Transliteration

praṇamya śirasā devīṃ mahām āryām aninditām |

rāghavasya manohlādam abhijñānam ayāciṣam ||

Translation

Bowing my head, I paid reverence to the noble, blameless queen, and requested a token of recognition—one that would delight Rāghava’s heart.

Context

"Then bowing down I saluted the noble and blameless queen Sita to give a signet, which would be very pleasing to Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sītā (Devī)
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Abhijñāna (token of recognition)

FAQs

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

Truthful verification and respectful conduct: Hanumān seeks a reliable sign (abhijñāna) so that communication remains truthful and doubt-free.

What is the narrative situation?

After meeting Sītā, Hanumān respectfully bows and asks her for an identifying token to prove his message to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and prudence: reverence toward Sītā and careful planning to ensure credibility.