Shloka 40
राक्षसेन्द्रनिवेशनविचारः
Survey of Ravana’s Residence and Lanka’s Inner Quarters
अर्चिर्भिश्चापि रत्नानां तेजसा रावणस्य च।।।।विरराजाथ तद्वेश्म रश्मिमानिव रश्मिभिः।
arcirbhiś cāpi ratnānāṁ tejasā rāvaṇasya ca |
virarājātha tadveśma raśmimān iva raśmibhiḥ || 5.6.40 ||
Da erstrahlte jener Palast — durch das Glimmen seiner Edelsteine und durch Rāvaṇas eigenen Glanz — wie die leuchtende Sonne, die in ihren Strahlen brennt.
The palace of Ravana looked splendid with gems of different hues and with Ravana's presence, it was shining like the radiant Sungod.
FAQs
The verse prompts ethical discernment: tejas (splendor) can appear sun-like, but dharma depends on right action; the Ramayana repeatedly distinguishes outer radiance from inner righteousness.
As Hanuman looks on, the narrator emphasizes the palace’s brilliance, heightened by Ravana’s presence.
Steadfast clarity: Hanuman does not confuse magnificence with moral legitimacy.