मैत्रीप्रतिष्ठा
Rama–Sugriva Alliance and Fire-Rite of Friendship
ततो हनूमान्सन्त्यज्य भिक्षुरूपमरिन्दमः।।4.5.14।।काष्ठयोस्स्वेन रूपेण जनयामास पावकम्।दीप्यमानं ततो वह्निं ह्निं पुष्पैरभ्यर्च्य सत्कृतम्4.5.15।।तयोर्मध्येऽथ सुप्रीतो निदधे सुसमाहितः।
dīpyamānaṁ tato vahniṁ puṣpair abhyarcya satkṛtam || 4.5.15 ||
tayor madhye ’tha suprīto nidadhe susamāhitaḥ |
Puis, vénérant le feu flamboyant par des fleurs et lui rendant les honneurs dus, lui, comblé et l’esprit recueilli, le plaça entre eux deux.
They both circumambulated the blazing fire and solemnized their friendship.
Dharma emphasizes accountability: by honoring Agni and placing the fire between them, the bond is made under sacred witness, discouraging betrayal and encouraging truthfulness.
After kindling fire, Hanumān performs a simple worship and positions the fire as the central witness for the forthcoming circumambulation and vow.
Ritual discipline and mindful action (susamāhita): the rite is done carefully, reflecting respect for sacred procedure.