Shloka 5.10.46

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

Devanagari script

कलशीमपविध्यान्या प्रसुप्ता भाति भामिनी।वसन्ते पुष्पशबला मालेव परिमार्जिता।।।।

Transliteration

kalaśīm apavidhyānyā prasuptā bhāti bhāminī |

vasante puṣpaśabalā māleva parimārjitā ||

Translation

One lovely woman lay fast asleep after pushing aside a water-vessel; another appeared like a garland of many-hued spring flowers, as though freshly swept and set in order.

Context

Another lovely lady was fast asleep, having turned a goblet of water aside, yet another lay like a garland of variegated flowers in spring season.

FAQs

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

The verse supports Hanuman’s dharmic restraint: he observes without violating propriety, maintaining self-control while searching for Sita.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman is inside Ravana’s inner apartments in Lanka, surveying the sleeping women as part of his careful search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-discipline and vigilance (saṃyama and apramāda) in Hanuman’s conduct during a morally sensitive mission.