Shloka 5.11.30

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

Devanagari script

तासामुच्छवासवातेन वस्त्रं माल्यं च गात्रजम्।नात्यर्थं स्पन्दते चित्रं प्राप्य मन्दमिवानिलम्।।5.11.30।।

Transliteration

tāsām ucchvāsavātena vastraṃ mālyaṃ ca gātrajam |

nātyarthaṃ spandate citraṃ prāpya mandam ivānilaṃ || 5.11.30 ||

Translation

Stirred by the breeze of their breathing, the garments and garlands upon their bodies trembled gently—beautifully—as though touched by a mild wind.

Context

The lovely clothes and garlands on the bodies of women were moving mildly by their exhalations as if shaken by the gentle breeze.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• women of the palace
• garlands (mālya)

FAQs

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

The ethical note is non-intrusive conduct: Hanumān observes quietly and moves with care, aligning his actions with dharma even while entering private spaces for a righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

The poet describes the sleeping women: their breath gently stirs their clothing and garlands, conveying the stillness of the night scene.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s restraint and respectfulness—he remains a silent, careful observer.