Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 11, Shloka 7
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
अङ्गनानां सहस्रेण भूषितेन विभूषणैः।।5.11.6।।रूपसल्लापशीलेन युक्तगीतार्थभाषिणा।देशकालाभियुक्तेन युक्तवाक्याभिधायिना।।5.11.7।।रताभिरतसंसुप्तं ददर्श हरियूथपः।
aṅganānāṃ sahasreṇa bhūṣitena vibhūṣaṇaiḥ || 5.11.6 ||
rūpasallāpaśīlena yuktagītārthabhāṣiṇā |
deśakālābhiyuktena yuktavākyābhidhāyinā || 5.11.7 ||
ratābhiratasaṃsuptaṃ dadarśa hariyūthapaḥ |
The leader of the monkeys saw thousands of women, adorned with ornaments—skilled in graceful conversation, versed in the meaning of songs, mindful of what suits time and place, and adept in fitting speech—now asleep after prolonged revelry.
'One has to search a creature among its own species. It is not possible to find a lost woman in the herd of female deer'.
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Dharma here is conveyed by contrast: refinement and accomplishment without restraint can still culminate in heedlessness; Hanuman’s dharma is to remain unaffected and continue his righteous mission.
Hanuman surveys the luxurious inner chambers and observes the sleeping women, noting their adornment and cultured qualities.
Self-control (saṃyama) and moral clarity—Hanuman witnesses sensuality but does not become entangled in it.