Agni Purana — Avatara-lila, Shloka 11
Śrīrāmāvatāra-kathana (Account of the Rāma Incarnation) — Kiṣkindhā Alliance and the Search for Sītā
रामाङ्गुलीयं सङ्गृह्य हनूमान् वानरैः सह दक्षिणे मार्गयामास सुप्रभाया गुहान्तिके
rāmāṅgulīyaṃ saṅgṛhya hanūmān vānaraiḥ saha dakṣiṇe mārgayāmāsa suprabhāyā guhāntike
Взяв перстень-печать Рамы, Хануман вместе с ванарами отправился искать по южному пути, близ пещеры Супрабхи.
Agni (narrating Purāṇic-Itihāsa material to Vasiṣṭha in the Agni Purāṇa’s discourse frame)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Avatara-Katha","secondary_vidya":"Mantra","practical_application":"Use of a recognized token (signet-ring) for authentication and trust-building in sensitive missions; selecting a capable envoy for the hardest route (south).","sutra_style":false}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Rama’s signet-ring as pratyaya (token) for Hanuman’s southern mission","lookup_keywords":["Rama ring","anguliya token","Hanuman envoy","southern route","Suprabha cave"],"quick_summary":"A trusted messenger carries an unmistakable royal token to establish identity and credibility; the most competent agent is assigned the most critical route."}
Concept: Pratyaya (assurance) and shraddha: right means and right messenger enable success in dharmic tasks.
Application: In diplomacy/fieldwork, carry verifiable credentials; choose agents by competence and character.
Khanda Section: Itihasa-Ramayana-Katha (Narrative Section: Rama–Hanuman episode)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: Cave
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Hanuman receives/holds Rama’s signet-ring and leads vanaras southward near the cave of Suprabha, entering a shadowed rocky landscape.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: Hanuman foreground, muscular yet graceful, holding a small ring prominently; Rama and Lakshmana behind blessing him; dark cave mouth with stylized rock patterns labeled Suprabha; saturated reds/ochres/greens.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting: Rama with gold halo extends the ring; Hanuman kneels receiving it; gold embossing on jewelry and borders; background shows southern hills and a cave entrance.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: clear instructional focus on the ring as token; Hanuman leading a column of vanaras toward a cave; fine lines, soft colors, minimal gold.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature: intimate exchange of the ring; detailed cave and forest textures; Hanuman and companions moving south with a sense of purposeful travel; naturalistic shading."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"epic","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"epic"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: rāmāṅgulīyam = राम + अङ्गुलीयम्; guhāntike = गुहा + अन्तिके.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 8.9; Agni Purana 8.12; Agni Purana 8.13
FAQs
It conveys a practical narrative device: the signet-ring functions as an authenticating token (pratyaya/abhijñāna) for a messenger on a mission, ensuring trust and verification.
Alongside rituals and sciences, the Agni Purāṇa preserves Itihāsa-style guidance through exemplary narratives—here, mission logistics, verification by token, and coordinated search strategy—showing its breadth beyond purely ritual topics.
Hanuman’s acceptance of Rama’s ring symbolizes devoted service (dāsya-bhakti) and faithful execution of dharmic duty, presenting devotion and obedience as spiritually meritorious conduct.