Shloka 1.3.29

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

दर्शनं रावणस्यापि पुष्पकस्य च दर्शनम् ।आपानभूमिगमनमवरोधस्य दर्शनम्।।।।

Transliteration

darśanaṃ rāvaṇasyāpi puṣpakasya ca darśanam | āpāna-bhūmi-gamanam avarodhasya darśanam ||

Translation

He described the sight of Rāvaṇa as well, the sight of the Puṣpaka chariot, his going to the drinking-hall, and the viewing of the inner women’s quarters of the palace.

Context

(He described) the view of Ravana and the (aerial chariot), Pushpaka, (by Hanuman),his reaching the hall where liquor is served, sighting of womens' apartments in the royal palace.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Puṣpaka (vimāna)
• Laṅkā palace (implicit)
• Āpāna-bhūmi (drinking hall)
• Avarodha (inner apartments)
• Hanumān (implicit)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in a righteous mission includes self-restraint and purity of intent: even when moving through spaces of temptation or secrecy, the agent remains truthful, disciplined, and focused on the just objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada summarizes Hanumān’s reconnaissance inside Laṅkā—observing Rāvaṇa, noticing Puṣpaka, and searching through palace areas including the drinking hall and inner apartments.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s integrity and composure: careful observation without moral lapse, maintaining unwavering dedication to finding Sītā.