Shloka 5.11.10

रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः (Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall)

Devanagari script

सर्वकामैरुपेतां च पानभूमिं महात्मनः।।5.11.10।।ददर्श हरिशार्दूलस्तस्य रक्षःपतेर्गृहे।

Transliteration

sarvakāmair upetāṃ ca pānabhūmiṃ mahātmanaḥ |

dadarśa hariśārdūlas tasya rakṣaḥpater gṛhe ||5.11.10||

Translation

In the house of that lord of rākṣasas, the tiger among monkeys saw a drinking-hall furnished with every desired indulgence.

Context

The tiger among vanaras saw at the great Ravana's palace a drinking place where everything one desires was provided.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā (palace context)

FAQs

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

The verse frames a dharmic test: environments of indulgence can distract from truth and duty. Hanumān’s presence there is not participation but observation—showing that dharma requires restraint amid temptation.

What is the narrative situation?

During his search inside the palace complex, Hanumān comes upon a lavish drinking-hall stocked with pleasures.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Detachment and mission-integrity: Hanumān is not seduced by luxury; he continues his righteous reconnaissance for Sītā.