Valmiki Ramayana 1.1.74: Bala Kanda, Sarga 1, Shloka 74
श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis
Narada’s Summary to Valmiki
निवेदयित्वाऽऽभिज्ञानं प्रवृत्तिं च निवेद्य च ।
समाश्वास्य च वैदेहीं मर्दयामास तोरणम् ॥७४॥
nivedayitvābhijñānaṃ pravṛttiṃ ca nivedya ca |
samāśvāsya ca vaidehīṃ mardayāmāsa toraṇam ||74||
हनुमान ने पहले सीता को वोह पहचाने का निशान बताया। फिर उन्होंने पूरा हाल सुनाया क्या क्या हुआ। सीता को तसल्ली दी कि सब ठीक है। फिर उसने उस दरवाज़े का तोरण तोड़ दिया।
Hanuman delivered Rama's ring to Sita as a token of recognition, related the whole story and consoled her. He then crushed the arch (of the outer gate of the garden) before leaving.
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Dharma includes truthful communication and compassionate reassurance: Hanumān establishes trust through a valid token and an accurate report, then acts strategically against the oppressor’s domain.
Hanumān reveals his identity to Sītā using Rāma’s ring, narrates events, comforts her, and then begins disruptive action in Laṅkā by breaking the gateway.
Hanumān’s satya (truthfulness) as a messenger and his karuṇā (compassion) toward Sītā, combined with controlled strength.
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