Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 9
Chapter 9 — श्रीरामावतारकथनम् (Śrī Rāmāvatāra-kathanam) | Hanumān’s Ocean-Crossing, Sītā-Darśana, and the Setu Plan
रामः सुग्रीवमित्रस् त्वां मार्गयन् प्रेषयच्च माम् साभिज्ञानञ्चागुलीयं रामदत्तं गृहाण वै
rāmaḥ sugrīvamitras tvāṃ mārgayan preṣayacca mām sābhijñānañcāgulīyaṃ rāmadattaṃ gṛhāṇa vai
ಸುಗ್ರೀವನ ಮಿತ್ರನಾದ ರಾಮನು ನಿನ್ನನ್ನು ಹುಡುಕುತ್ತಾ ನನ್ನನ್ನು ಕಳುಹಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ; ಗುರುತಿನ ಚಿಹ್ನೆಯಾಗಿ ರಾಮನು ನೀಡಿದ ಈ ಉಂಗುರವನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸು।
Hanuman (messenger conveying Rama’s words to Sita within the Ramopakhyana narrative as presented in Agni Purana)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Arthashastra","practical_application":"Models diplomatic messaging and verification in crisis: envoy’s credentials (abhijnana) and alliance logic (Sugriva-mitra).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Abhijnana-pradana: Rama’s ring as token to Sita","lookup_keywords":["abhijnana","anguliya","hanuman-dutya","sugriva-mitra","pratyaya"],"quick_summary":"Explains the practical method of recognition in envoy-mission: Hanuman presents Rama’s ring to authenticate his message and build trust."}
Alamkara Type: Vakyartha-pratyaya (credibility through token)
Concept: Satya and pramana in communication: truth must be supported by reliable signs when doubt is natural.
Application: In negotiations or crisis communication, provide verifiable credentials and clear provenance to prevent deception.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Narrative (Ramayana episode; Dutya/Abhijnana-pradana)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Hanuman presents Rama’s ring to Sita as a formal token of recognition, emphasizing the ring in the composition and Sita’s cautious attention.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style; Ashoka-vatika setting with stylized trees; Hanuman kneeling, offering a gleaming ring; Sita seated with modest posture, expressive eyes; ornate borders and traditional color blocks","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style with gold embossing; close-up devotional scene: Sita with halo, Hanuman with folded hands holding the ring; heavy gold ornamentation on the ring and jewelry; rich maroon-green background","mysore_prompt":"Mysore painting; refined linework focusing on the ring as the narrative ‘proof’; Sita’s hand reaching to accept; gentle shading, calm composition, instructional clarity","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature; detailed garden pavilion in Lanka; Hanuman discreetly offering the ring; Sita attended by rakshasi guards in the background; intricate textiles and flora"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"contemplative","suggested_raga":"Raga Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुग्रीवमित्रस् = सुग्रीवमित्रः (visarga before t); प्रेषयच्च = प्रेषयत् + च; साभिज्ञानञ्चागुलीयं = साभिज्ञानम् + च + अङ्गुलीयम्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana narrative portions describing Hanuman’s mission and the later war sequence; Agni Purana sections on niti (policy) where authentication and envoy conduct are implied themes
FAQs
This verse conveys practical diplomatic/messenger protocol: establishing identity through an abhijñāna (token of recognition), here Rama’s ring, to authenticate the envoy and message.
Alongside rituals and sciences, the Agni Purana preserves Itihasa-style narrative instruction—models of communication, proof, and dharmic conduct—showing its breadth beyond purely ritual or technical chapters.
The token confirms truthful intent and strengthens faith (śraddhā) between devotee and Lord; it highlights dharmic speech and reliable action, which are upheld as merit-bearing virtues.