Shloka 5.10.45

रावणान्तःपुरे शयनदर्शनम् (Hanumān Observes Rāvaṇa’s Inner Apartments and Sleeping Court)

Devanagari script

काचिदाडम्बरं नारी भुजसंयोगपीडितम्।कृत्वा कमलपत्राक्षी प्रसुप्ता मदमोहिता।।।।

Transliteration

kācid āḍambaraṃ nārī bhuja-saṃyoga-pīḍitam |

kṛtvā kamala-patrākṣī prasuptā mada-mohitā ||

Translation

One lotus-petal-eyed woman, deluded by intoxication, fell asleep after tightly clasping in her arms an instrument called the āḍambara.

Context

Yet another with her eyes like lotus petals deluded with passion tightly held in her arms a musical instrument known as Adambaram and slept.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (implied observer)
• āḍambara (musical instrument)

FAQs

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

The verse suggests the consequences of mada (intoxication/delusion) and, by contrast, upholds dharma as clarity and self-mastery; Hanumān’s satya and duty keep him clear-headed.

What is the narrative situation?

Still searching within the palace quarters, Hanumān observes another woman asleep, tightly holding a musical instrument.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful purpose and restraint (satya, saṃyama) in Hanumān as he continues the search without ethical lapse.