Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

hidden messenger comforts the distressed captive

hidden_messenger_comforts_the_distressed_captive

A motif of the Recognition Tokens and Identity Proofs family, within the sub-family Messengers, Heralds, and Carried Tokens. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto XI. The Banquet Hall. / Canto XII. The Search Renewed. / Canto XIII. Despair And Hope. / Canto XIV. The Asoka Grove.; lines 46432-46573 confidence: high

    Hanumán watches concealed, hears Sítá and the demons, reflects that he has found the Maithil queen after a long Vánar search, and has secretly explored the palace of the Rákshas lord.

    Hanumán watches concealed, has found Sítá after a long search, and decides to speak Ráma’s name and praise him to give her hope without alarming her guards.

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