Shloka 5.67.29

अभिज्ञानवृत्तान्त-प्रत्यायनम् (Token of Recognition and the Crow–Brahmāstra Episode)

Devanagari script

यत्तु रामो विजानीयादभिज्ञानमनिन्दिते।।।।प्रीतिसञ्जननं तस्य प्रदातुं त्वमिहार्हसि।

Transliteration

yat tu rāmo vijānīyād abhijñānam anindite |

prītisañjananaṃ tasya pradātuṃ tvam ihārhasi ||

Translation

O blameless one, grant me a token of recognition—something Rāma will know for certain and that will awaken joy in him.

Context

'O blameless lady! you should give me that which he would be glad to recognise as a token.'

Characters & Entities

• Hanūmān
• Sītā
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma values truthful verification: a token (abhijñāna) prevents doubt and supports trustworthy communication.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanūmān requests a recognizable sign from Sītā to prove to Rāma that he truly met her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanūmān’s prudence and commitment to satya—ensuring the message is credible.