Shloka 5.11.26

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

Devanagari script

क्वचिद् भक्ष्यांश्च विविधान् क्वचित्पानानि भागशः।क्वचिदन्नावशेषाणि पश्यन्वै विचचार ह।।5.11.26।।

Transliteration

kvacid bhakṣyāṃś ca vividhān kvacit pānāni bhāgaśaḥ |

kvacid annāvaśeṣāṇi paśyan vai vicacāra ha || 5.11.26 ||

Translation

He moved about, looking here at various foods, there at drinks set out in portions, and elsewhere at the remnants of meals.

Context

He moved about looking at different types of eatables and drinks arranged separately along with the left over food.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• foods (bhakṣya)
• drinks (pāna)
• food remnants (annāvaśeṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as steadfast pursuit of duty: Hanumān continues his search methodically, unaffected by the sensory abundance around him.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān traverses the area where food and drink were arranged and consumed, noting the scattered leftovers as signs of revelry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Diligence and vigilance in service to Rāma’s mission.