Shloka 5.11.35

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

Devanagari script

एवं सर्वमशेषेण रावणान्तः पुरं कपिः।।5.11.35।।ददर्श सुमहातेजाः न ददर्श च जानकीम्।

Transliteration

evaṃ sarvam aśeṣeṇa rāvaṇāntaḥ-puraṃ kapiḥ || 5.11.35 || dadarśa su-mahā-tejāḥ na dadarśa ca jānakīm |

Translation

Thus the mighty, radiant monkey searched the whole inner palace of Rāvaṇa without remainder; yet he did not behold Jānakī.

Context

Brilliant Hanuman ransacked the harem of Ravana but found no Janaki.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Ravana
• rāvaṇāntaḥpuram (Ravana’s inner palace)
• Janaki (Sita)

FAQs

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

Dharma as unwavering duty: Hanuman’s righteousness is expressed through thoroughness and commitment to Rama’s task, not through personal comfort or hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman has searched Ravana’s inner apartments but still has not located Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and single-minded service (sevā) to the entrusted mission.