स्वाभिज्ञानञ्च मे देहि येन रामः स्मरिष्यति / तच्छ्रुत्वा प्रददौ सीता वेणीरत्नं हनूमते
svābhijñānañca me dehi yena rāmaḥ smariṣyati / tacchrutvā pradadau sītā veṇīratnaṃ hanūmate
“Xin cho ta một tín vật để Rāma nhớ và nhận ra ta.” Nghe vậy, Sītā trao cho Hanumān viên ngọc từ bím tóc của mình.
Sita (addressing Hanuman)
Concept: Smṛti and sambandha (bond) are strengthened by meaningful symbols; devotion travels through signs when direct presence is absent.
Vedantic Theme: Upāsanā aided by pratīka (supporting symbol); mind’s continuity through remembrance.
Application: Use concrete, sincere tokens/commitments to maintain trust across distance; keep promises anchored in identifiable actions.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: forest-garden/prison-grove
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.143.32 (ring given); Garuda Purana 1.143.34 (mission urgency conveyed)
It ensures Rama can trust Hanuman’s report by providing a personal, verifiable sign from Sita.
It shows Sita equipping Hanuman with proof, strengthening the credibility of his mission and message.
In important communications, provide clear verification and trustworthy evidence—especially when trust is at stake.