चूडामणि
दर्शनम् — Rama Receives Sita’s Token and Questions Hanuman
अयं हि शोभते तस्याः प्रियाया मूर्ध्नि मे मणिः।अस्याद्य दर्शने नाहं प्राप्तां तामिव चिन्तये।।।।
ayaṃ hi śobhate tasyāḥ priyāyā mūrdhni me maṇiḥ |
asyādya darśane nāhaṃ prāptāṃ tām iva cintaye ||
ഈ മണി എന്റെ പ്രിയയുടെ ശിരസ്സിൽ ശോഭിച്ചിരുന്നു. ഇന്ന് ഇതിനെ മാത്രം കണ്ടാലും ഞാൻ അവളെയേ തന്നെ പ്രാപിച്ചതുപോലെ തോന്നുന്നു.
"This jewel was shining on the head of my beloved. Now its mere look makes me feel that I am seeing her.
Dharma here is steadfast fidelity: even in separation, love remains anchored in truth and commitment, not diverted by despair.
Rama reacts to the sight of Sita’s jewel-token, momentarily experiencing the closeness of reunion through a reliable sign.
Constancy (niṣṭhā) in love and purpose—Rama’s unwavering dedication to Sita.