There is, in you, a sparkling glow of intellectual perfection scanning the lasting from the transient. There is an aura of emotional perfection in you showering an angelic compassion on all. There is a regality bespeaking physical perfection and manly self-reliance in you. Contrary to the bearing of tapaswins, you bear bow and arrows. Ascetics observing penances need no weapons even for self-protection. “Your matted hair and soiled robes are indicative of rigorous austerities. It is believed that the feet of divine beings seldom touch the earth.” Yet you are no Devas, since your feet tread on floor. “Sirs, there is a beaming radiance of divinity in your faces and features. He grew curious to know the cause behind Hanuman’s pertinent comment that the brothers bore a conflicting demeanour and asked him the same, for which Hanuman replied:
Lakshmana was astonished at the strange accost. Although I am drawn to you at the very first sight, I would like to know who you are, where you come from and what for are you here.” He says, “Sirs, despite your conflicting demeanour, you command respect and are worthy of worship. Looking at the two brothers, Hanuman stands for a while in admiration and devotion. Then Hanuman disguises himself as a humble human, approaches them and utters the following words: Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindakanda, Sarga 3: Meaning taken from the book “Mahaveer Sri Hanuman” by Dr. When Sugriva was hiding in fear of Vali and he finds out Rama and Lakshmana headed in his direction, he asks Hanuman to go in disguise and find out who they are. Now, let me introduce you to the deductive style of Hanuman. Whatever might be the situation, these are the very fundamentals of Sherlock’s style of deduction. With his deep insight in anthropology, cognitive psychology, religion and morals he can deduce various clues and frame a queer theory which is verified by direct evidence later on. Sherlock Holmes’ style of deduction is based on observing the micro-expressions, understanding the basic tastes of the person from the preliminary data pertaining to his dressing style, religious symbols, common and repetitive actions etc. Brilliant indeed! We rarely see him committing mistake and that speaks of his prowess in the art of deduction. Then he sets out to confirm the validity of his argument by finding some real physical evidence he predicts out of that argument. Then according to the situation he finds where will this person fit best and will finally form an argument.
Meanwhile he estimates the likes and habits of the person. So, he initially gathers data by being observant of the very gross external details. Things like how does one stand, left or right handed, checking out for dust specks or hair on the clothes, etc. He can infer the common likes, tastes and moods of the people through his sheer brilliance in deduction, which is by linking one thing to another.
Sherlock Holmes, obviously, is very well known for his deductions.