Shloka 1.3.32

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

Devanagari script

राक्षसीविद्रवं चैव किङ्कराणां निबर्हणम् ।ग्रहणं वायुसूनोश्च लङ्कादाहाभिगर्जनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

rākṣasīvidravaṃ caiva kiṅkarāṇāṃ nibarhaṇam | grahaṇaṃ vāyusūnoś ca laṅkādāhābhigarjanam ||

Translation

(He narrates) the rout of the demonesses, the slaying of Rāvaṇa’s attendants, the capture of Hanumān (son of the Wind), and the burning of Laṅkā accompanied by his fierce roaring.

Context

(He described) the flight of the female demons, the killing of the servants (of Ravana),the seizure of Hanuman and the burning of Lanka (by Hanuman) with a ferocious roar.

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasīs (demonesses)
• Kiṅkaras (attendants of Rāvaṇa)
• Hanumān (Vāyusūnu)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Righteous force as deterrence: when adharma persists (terror in Laṅkā), measured destruction serves as a moral warning and strategic act to protect the innocent and uphold truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada summarizes the escalation in Laṅkā: Hanumān defeats attendants, is captured, and then retaliates by setting Laṅkā ablaze.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s courage and unwavering commitment to Rāma’s cause, combining strength with mission-focused intent.