Shloka 8
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
तासां मध्ये महाबाहुः शुशुभे राक्षसेश्वरः।।5.11.8।।गोष्ठे महति मुख्यानां गवां मध्ये यथा वृषः।
tāsāṃ madhye mahābāhuḥ śuśubhe rākṣaseśvaraḥ || 5.11.8 ||
goṣṭhe mahati mukhyānāṃ gavāṃ madhye yathā vṛṣaḥ |
In ihrer Mitte erstrahlte der langarmige Herr der Rākshasas, wie ein mächtiger Stier inmitten der edelsten Kühe in einem großen Stall.
'I searched all over Ravana's harem with a pure mind but I have not seen Janaki'.
FAQs
The verse highlights worldly dominance and splendor, setting the ethical tension: power without dharma can appear magnificent, yet it stands opposed to righteousness.
Hanuman’s search reveals Ravana among his women, portrayed in a vivid simile emphasizing his commanding presence.
By implication, Hanuman’s courage (śaurya) and composure—he continues his mission even after seeing Ravana at close range.