Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 11
Chapter 9 — श्रीरामावतारकथनम् (Śrī Rāmāvatāra-kathanam) | Hanumān’s Ocean-Crossing, Sītā-Darśana, and the Setu Plan
रामः कथं न नयति शृङ्कितामब्रवीत् कपिः रामः सीते न जानीते ज्ञात्वा त्वां स नयिष्यति
rāmaḥ kathaṃ na nayati śṛṅkitāmabravīt kapiḥ rāmaḥ sīte na jānīte jñātvā tvāṃ sa nayiṣyati
സംശയിച്ച സീതയോട് കപി പറഞ്ഞു—“രാമൻ നിന്നെ എങ്ങനെ കൊണ്ടുപോകാതിരിക്കും? ഹേ സീതേ, രാമന് നിന്റെ സ്ഥലം അറിയില്ല; അറിഞ്ഞാൽ അവൻ നിന്നെ തീർച്ചയായും കൊണ്ടുപോകും।”
Hanuman (Kapi), addressing Sita
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Philosophy","practical_application":"Teaches reassurance through reason: addressing doubt by clarifying the cause (ignorance of location) and the certainty of action once knowledge arises.","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Commentary","entry_title":"Hanuman’s reassurance: Rama will rescue once he knows","lookup_keywords":["hanuman-vacana","sita-sandeha","jnana","anayana","ashvasana"],"quick_summary":"Hanuman answers Sita’s doubt by distinguishing inability from lack of information: Rama does not yet know her location; once informed, he will certainly bring her back."}
Alamkara Type: Hetu (reasoning)
Concept: Jnana as the condition for effective action: once right knowledge arises, right effort follows inevitably.
Application: In problem-solving, identify whether failure is due to lack of capacity or lack of information; supply correct information to unlock decisive action.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Ramayana-katha (Narrative Section: Rama–Sita episode)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: Kingdom
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Hanuman speaks firmly to Sita, who appears doubtful; the scene centers on dialogue—Hanuman’s assuring gesture and Sita’s softened expression.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural; Sita seated under a tree, brows knit; Hanuman in front with open palm gesture of assurance; stylized foliage, bold outlines, sacred palette","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore; devotional dialogue scene with gold accents; Hanuman slightly bowed yet confident, Sita attentive; ornate halos and embossed jewelry, minimal background","mysore_prompt":"Mysore; instructional emphasis on facial expressions—Sita’s doubt turning to hope; Hanuman’s calm, reasoned gesture; soft colors and fine lines","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature; intimate conversation in a garden corner; subtle expressions, detailed textiles; attendants distant; composition focused on persuasive speech"}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Raga Hamsadhwani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शृङ्कितामब्रवीत् = शृङ्किताम् + अब्रवीत्।
Related Themes: Agni Purana Ramayana synopsis: search, identification, and subsequent war; Agni Purana philosophical chapters on knowledge/action linkage (general thematic parallel)
FAQs
No ritual or technical vidyā is taught here; the verse conveys practical assurance: Rāma’s delay is due to lack of information, and once informed he will act to bring Sītā back.
It shows the Agni Purana’s encyclopedic scope by incorporating Itihāsa-style narrative (Ramayana episodes) alongside its many instructional domains (ritual, polity, medicine, arts), preserving ethical exemplars through story.
The verse highlights śraddhā (trust) and dharma-centered hope: steadfast faith amid uncertainty is presented as spiritually sustaining, reinforcing devotion to righteous action and divine protection.