Shloka 5.66.6

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

Devanagari script

इमं दृष्ट्वा मणिश्रेष्ठं यथा तातस्य दर्शनम्।अद्यास्म्यवगतस्सौम्य वैदेहस्य तथा विभोः।।।।

Transliteration

imaṃ dṛṣṭvā maṇiśreṣṭhaṃ yathā tātasya darśanam |

adyāsmy avagataḥ saumya vaidehasya tathā vibhoḥ ||

Translation

O noble one, on seeing this best of jewels, it is as though I behold my father—and likewise the mighty king of Videha—so vividly does this token bring them to mind.

Context

"O noble Sugriva! now when I see this excellent jewel, I get direct sight of my father and king of Videha (in the same way as I obtained the sight of Sita).

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama’s father (Daśaratha, implied by 'tāta')
• Janaka (king of Videha, implied by 'vaideha')
• the jewel (maṇi)

FAQs

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

Dharma honors relationships and gratitude: rightful memory of parents and benefactors is sustained through truthful recognition of signs connected to them.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama, seeing Sita’s jewel-token, is overwhelmed by remembrance of his father and of Janaka, confirming the token’s authenticity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s filial devotion and integrity—his emotions arise from a truthful, relational consciousness rather than impulse.