Shloka 5.66.1

चूडामणि-दर्शनम् — Rama Receives Sita’s Token and Questions Hanuman

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तो हनुमता रामो दशरथात्मज:।तं मणिं हृदये कृत्वा प्ररुरोद सलक्ष्मणः।।।।

Transliteration

evam ukto hanumatā rāmo daśarathātmajaḥ |

taṃ maṇiṃ hṛdaye kṛtvā praruroda sa-lakṣmaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Hanumān, Rāma—the son of Daśaratha—pressed that jewel-token to his heart and wept, with Lakṣmaṇa beside him.

Context

Thus addressed by Hanuman, Rama held the token (Chudamani) against his bosom and wept with Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Maṇi (token jewel / Cūḍāmaṇi context)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadfast fidelity and righteous love within marriage: Rāma’s grief is not mere emotion but a sign of unwavering commitment to Sītā and the truth of their bond.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān has returned from Laṅkā after meeting Sītā and presents her jewel-token to Rāma; upon receiving it, Rāma is overcome with sorrow and weeps.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s constancy (niṣṭhā) and tenderness—his loyal, truth-grounded devotion to Sītā even amid crisis.