Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 40, Shloka 17
अभिज्ञानदानम् / The Gift of Recognition
Sita’s Token and Resolve
यत्तु रामो विजानीयादभिज्ञानमनिन्दिते।प्रीतिसञ्जननं तस्य भूयस्त्वं दातुमर्हसि।।5.40.17।।
yat tu rāmo vijānīyād abhijñānam anindite | prītisañjananaṃ tasya bhūyas tvaṃ dātum arhasi ||
Wahai wanita yang tidak bercela, berilah sekali lagi suatu tanda pengenalan agar Rāma dapat mengetahui dan menaruh keyakinan; sesuatu yang akan membangkitkan kegembiraannya lebih lagi.
"O unimpeachable lady! give one more identification which would make him more happy".
FAQs
Satya and responsible communication: Hanumān seeks a verifiable token so the message is authenticated, preventing deception and ensuring truthful transmission.
Before returning, Hanumān requests a recognition-sign from Sītā so Rāma can be fully assured of the meeting and her identity.
Pramāṇa-buddhi (evidence-based prudence): careful verification in service of truth and duty.