Shloka 32
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
स्नानानां चन्दनानां च धूपानां चैव मूर्छितः।।5.11.32।।प्रववौ सुरभिर्गन्धो विमाने पुष्पके तदा।
snānānāṃ candanānāṃ ca dhūpānāṃ caiva mūrchitaḥ || 5.11.32 ||
pravavau surabhir gandho vimāne puṣpake tadā |
Da wehte im Luftwagen Puṣpaka ein reich gemischter, lieblicher Duft auf: von Badeessenzen, Sandelholz und Räucherwerk.
The wind wafting through the Pushpaka chariot carried the fragrance of the cool sandal-paste used in bath and the sweet smell of wines and thick smoke of fragrance spread further.
FAQs
The verse depicts grandeur without endorsing it; dharma is reflected in maintaining inner clarity and truthfulness of purpose even when surrounded by intoxicating luxury.
The narration notes the blended fragrances wafting in the Puṣpaka vimāna area as Hanumān continues his covert search within the palace complex.
Steadfastness: Hanumān remains mission-focused despite the palace’s alluring environment.