Shloka 5.18.30

अष्टादशः सर्गः (Sarga 18): रावणस्य प्रमदावनप्रवेशः — Ravana’s entry into the women’s grove

Devanagari script

रावणोऽयं महाबाहुरिति सञ्चिन्त्य वानरः।अवप्लुतो महातेजा हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।।5.18.30।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇo'yaṃ mahābāhuriti sañcintya vānaraḥ | avapluto mahātejā hanumānmārutātmajaḥ ||

Translation

Reflecting, “This is indeed the mighty-armed Rāvaṇa,” the brilliant vanara Hanumān, son of the Wind-god, descended to conceal himself.

Context

The brilliant vanara (Hanuman), son of the Wind-god recognising the strong-armed Ravana got down a little, saying 'This is truly the strong-armed Ravana.'

Characters & Entities

• Ravana
• Hanuman
• Maruta

FAQs

Who is referred to as 'Mahateja' in this verse?

Hanuman is referred to as 'Mahateja' (the one with great brilliance or energy), emphasizing his divine power even while engaging in stealth.

What was Hanuman's strategic reaction upon seeing Ravana?

Upon identifying the strong-armed Ravana, Hanuman thought to himself and 'avapluta' (descended or moved down within the tree) to remain hidden and safely observe the interaction between Ravana and Sita.