Shloka 5.2.20
लङ्कादर्शनं तथा रात्रौ सूक्ष्मरूपेण प्रवेशोपायचिन्तनम् (Vision of Lanka and Strategy for Nocturnal Entry)
पालितां राक्षसेन्द्रेण निर्मितां विश्वकर्मणा।प्लवमानमिवाकाशे ददर्श हनुमान् पुरीम्।।।।
pāṇḍurābhiḥ pratolībhir uccābhir abhisaṃvṛtām | aṭṭālakaśatākīrṇāṃ patākādhvajamālinīm ||
It was enclosed by lofty, pale-white gateways, thronged with hundreds of watchtowers, and garlanded with banners and flags.
The city of Lanka, ruled by the lord of demons and built by Visvakarma looked as if it was a city floating in the sky.
Dharma supports preparedness: Hanumān’s careful noting of defenses models responsible action—courage paired with assessment.
The description intensifies: Laṅkā’s gateways, towers, and martial display are observed as Hanumān nears entry.
Steadfast courage (dhairya): strong defenses do not deter Hanumān from his righteous mission.