सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः
हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवीं महमार्यामनिन्दिताम्।राघवस्य मनोह्लादमभिज्ञानमयाचिषम्।।।।
praṇamya śirasā devīṃ mahām āryām aninditām |
rāghavasya manohlādam abhijñānam ayāciṣam ||
मैंने शिर झुकाकर उस अनिन्द्य, महाशील आर्या देवी को प्रणाम किया और राघव के हृदय को आनन्दित करने वाला पहचान-चिह्न माँगा।
"Then bowing down I saluted the noble and blameless queen Sita to give a signet, which would be very pleasing to Rama.
Truthful verification and respectful conduct: Hanumān seeks a reliable sign (abhijñāna) so that communication remains truthful and doubt-free.
After meeting Sītā, Hanumān respectfully bows and asks her for an identifying token to prove his message to Rāma.
Humility and prudence: reverence toward Sītā and careful planning to ensure credibility.