अभिज्ञानप्रदानम्
The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled
सिंहस्कन्धो महाबाहुर्मनस्वी प्रियदर्शिनः।पितृवद्वर्तते रामे मातृवन्मां समाचरन्।।5.38.60।।
siṃhaskandho mahābāhur manasvī priyadarśinaḥ |
pitṛvad vartate rāme mātṛvan māṃ samācaran ||5.38.60||
ラクシュマナは、獅子のごとき肩と強き腕を備え、志高く姿も麗しく、ラーマに父のごとく仕え、私には母のごとく尽くす。
"Lakshmana, who has lion-shoulders and strong arms, who is handsome, who takes Rama as his father and treats me as his own mother.
Maryādā within family and service: honoring elders and maintaining proper relationships—serving one’s elder like a parent and protecting the dignity of family bonds.
Sītā describes Lakṣmaṇa’s character to Hanumān while sending messages about Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa.
Lakṣmaṇa’s humility and disciplined devotion—reverent service to Rāma and respectful care for Sītā.