Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 3, Shloka 7
लङ्कादुर्गवर्णनम्
Description of Lanka’s Fortifications and Forces
श्रूयतांसर्वमाख्यास्येदुर्गकर्मविधानतः ।गुप्तापुरीयथालङ्कारक्षिताचयथाबलैः ।।।।
śrūyatāṃ sarvam ākhyāsye durgakarmavidhānataḥ |
guptā purī yathā laṅkā rakṣitā ca yathā balaiḥ ||6.3.7||
Hört: Ich werde alles darlegen — wie die Befestigungen angeordnet sind, wie Lanka gesichert ist und wie sie durch die Heere geschützt wird.
Hanuman, the foremost of the vanaras said that he will truly point out everything in Lanka:"Ravana's power, the affection of rakshasas to Ravana, his prosperity, the terrifying ocean, the divisions of the army such as chariots, elephants, horses and soldiers."
FAQs
Truthful reporting in the service of Dharma—accurate knowledge is necessary for a just and measured campaign.
Hanuman begins his formal report, outlining that he will explain Lanka’s fortification and security.
Reliability and clarity—Hanuman’s disciplined communication as a messenger.