Motif
messenger from absent beloved reassures captive
messenger_from_absent_beloved_reassures_captive
A motif of the Sacred Love and Longing family, within the sub-family Reunion, Messengers, and 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 XII. The Search Renewed. / Canto XIII. Despair And Hope. / Canto XIV. The Asoka Grove. / Canto XXXIII. The Colloquy.; lines 46658-46840 confidence: high
Hanuman tells Sita that he has come as a messenger by Rama's decree; Rama is safe with friends and sends greeting, while Lakshman bows reverently to Rama's spouse.
Hanuman identifies himself as Rama's messenger, conveys Rama's safety and greeting, and reassures Sita in captivity.
read in the book →