Shloka 5.11.4
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः (Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall)
क्रीडितेनापराः क्लान्ता गीतेन च तथाऽपराः।।5.11.4।।नृत्तेन चापराः क्लान्ताः पानविप्रहतास्तथा।
krīḍitena aparāḥ klāntā gītena ca tathā aparāḥ || 5.11.4 || nṛttena ca aparāḥ klāntāḥ pāna-viprahatās tathā |
Some women were weary from amorous play; others likewise from singing; others were tired from dancing, and others again were worn down by continual drinking.
Some women were fatigued after sporting, similarly some were exhausted after singing. Others were tired through dancing and some were worn out by continuous drinking.
By depicting indulgence and exhaustion, the narrative implicitly contrasts it with the dharmic ideal of self-control—especially as Hanuman remains disciplined amid others’ excess.
Hanuman observes the aftermath of revelry in Ravana’s inner quarters while searching for Sita.
Temperance by contrast: Hanuman’s steadiness stands out against the scene of intoxication and distraction.