Shloka 40
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
विस्मिता हरयस्तत्र व्यवतिष्ठन्त सर्वशः।।।।पप्रच्छ हनुमांस्तत्र काऽसि त्वं कस्य वा बिलम्।
vismitā harayas tatra vyavatiṣṭhanta sarvaśaḥ | papraccha hanumāṃs tatra kāsi tvaṃ kasya vā bilam ||
Erstaunt hielten die Vanaras ringsum an. Dort fragte Hanumān: „Wer bist du, und wem gehört diese Höhle?“
Having explored the region surrounded by a network of mountains, Gaja, Gavaksha, Gavaya, Sarabha, Gandhamadana, Mainda and also Dvivida, Sushena, Jambavan, Angada the heir apparent, Tara the forest-dweller staying close to one another and Hanuman too not far from the others searched in the southern direction. While they were exploring, they saw the mouth of a large cave called Rikshabilam, which had its mouth open, guarded by a demon.
FAQs
Satya and dharmic conduct begin with proper inquiry: Hanumān seeks truthful identification and rightful ownership before acting, reflecting respect for boundaries and lawfulness.
After being stunned by the ascetic’s presence, the group stops; Hanumān initiates a respectful interrogation to understand who she is and what the place is.
Prudence and civility—asking before assuming, and clarifying facts to proceed rightly.