Shloka 5.11.24

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

Devanagari script

सोऽपश्यच्छातकुम्भानि सीधोर्मणिमयानि च।

राजतानि च पूर्णानि भाजनानि महाकपिः।।5.11.24।।

Transliteration

so 'paśyac chātakumbhāni sīdhor maṇimayāni ca |

rājatāni ca pūrṇāni bhājanāni mahākapiḥ || 5.11.24 ||

Translation

The great monkey saw vessels of wine—some of gold, some inlaid with gems, and others of silver—standing there filled to the brim.

Context

The great monkey saw the wine jars made of gold and silver studded with crystals and gems.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• pānabhūmi (banquet-hall context)
• wine (sīdhu)
• gold (śātakumbha)
• silver (rājata)
• gems (maṇi)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the presence of luxury, but its dharmic implication emerges through Hanumān’s role as a disciplined observer: he notices without indulgence, maintaining self-control while pursuing a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

While searching within Laṅkā’s inner quarters, Hanumān passes through a banquet-like area and observes richly crafted, filled wine vessels.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s steadiness and restraint—he remains focused on Sītā-search despite the distractions of opulence.