Shloka 56
अभिज्ञानप्रदानम्
The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled
कौसल्या लोकभर्तारं सुषुवे यं मनस्विनी।तं ममार्थे सुखं पृच्छ शिरसा चाभिवादय।।5.38.56।।
kausalyā lokabhartāraṃ suṣuve yaṃ manasvinī | taṃ mamārthe sukhaṃ pṛccha śirasā cābhivādaya ||5.38.56||
मेरी ओर से सिर झुकाकर प्रणाम करना और उनका कुशल पूछना—जिन्हें मनस्विनी कौसल्या ने लोक-भर्ता के रूप में जन्म दिया है।
"Bow to Rama and offer salutations on my behalf. Inquiries concerning his welfare should be addressed to Rama, whom virtuous Kausalya bore as a son.
FAQs
Maryādā (propriety) and respectful conduct: even in crisis, Sītā upholds dharmic etiquette—salutation, inquiry after welfare, and honoring elders and rightful relationships.
Sītā begins giving Hanumān a message to carry back, instructing him to salute Rāma and inquire about his well-being on her behalf.
Sītā’s dignity and relational fidelity: she maintains reverence toward Rāma and remembrance of Kauśalyā’s noble motherhood.