Shloka 5.10.50

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

Devanagari script

तासामेकान्तविन्यस्ते शयानां शयने शुभे।ददर्श रूपसम्पन्नामपरां स कपिः स्त्रियम्।।।।

Transliteration

tāsām ekānta-vinyaste śayānāṃ śayane śubhe |

dadarśa rūpa-sampannām aparāṃ sa kapiḥ striyam ||

Translation

Among those women sleeping apart on excellent beds, the monkey (Hanuman) saw yet another woman, richly endowed with beauty.

Context

Hanuman saw some maidens lying on separate excellent beds, women richly endowed with beauty-sleeping.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma as careful inquiry: Hanuman proceeds methodically and respectfully, committed to truth (satya) in identification rather than assumption.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman continues his step-by-step inspection of the women in the palace to determine whether Sita is among them.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and discernment (viveka) in service of a righteous mission.