Signet ring
object · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
signet ring · the signet ring · الخاتم
spoken of as
1 expressionThe signet ring1 mention
al-Saʻādah fī falsafat al-akhlāq (Arabic)
its near perfection is that it should beat out hard bodies, and its remote perfection is that the signet ring should be completed by it.
in the texts
al-Saʻādah fī falsafat al-akhlāq
A ring bearing a seal, named as the remote perfection realized through the hammer.
its near perfection is that it should beat out hard bodies, and its remote perfection is that the signet ring should be completed by it.
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa
Rama's inscribed signet ring, given to Hanuman as proof of his mission.
Then the scorcher of foes, filled with affection, gave him his signet ring adorned with his own name inscribed upon it, as a token of recognition for the princess.
Taking that ring, the foremost of monkeys placed it upon his head, bowed with joined palms, paid reverence to Rāma's feet, and set forth — that best of leapers.
"By this token, O foremost of monkeys, the daughter of Janaka will look upon you as come from my presence, and will be reassured.