Shloka 5.2.26

लङ्कादर्शनं तथा रात्रौ सूक्ष्मरूपेण प्रवेशोपायचिन्तनम् (Vision of Lanka and Strategy for Nocturnal Entry)

Devanagari script

कैलासशिखरप्रख्यामालिखन्तीमिवाम्बरम्।डीयमानामिवाकाशमुच्छ्रितैर्भवनोत्तमैः।।5.2.23।।सम्पूर्णां राक्षसैर्घोरैर्नागैर्भोगवतीमिव।अचिन्त्यां सुकृतां स्पष्टां कुबेराध्युषितां पुरा।।5.2.24।।दंष्ट्रिभिर्बहुभिः शूरैः शूलपट्टसपाणिभिः।रक्षितां राक्षसैर्घोरैर्गुहामाशीविषैरिव।।5.2.25।।तस्याश्च महतीं गुप्तिं सागरं च निरीक्ष्य सः।रावणं च रिपुं घोरं चिन्तयामास वानरः।।5.2.26।।

Transliteration

tataḥ pādapamuktena puṣpavarṣeṇa vīryavān | abhivṛṣṭaḥ sthitas tatra babhau puṣpamayo yathā ||

Translation

Then the heroic one stood there, drenched by a rain of blossoms released from the trees, shining as though he were made of flowers.

Context

Observing Lanka that resembled mount Kailas, with sky scrapers appearing as if flying, filled with dreadful demons and nagas protecting the city of Bhogavati (the city of Patala), unimaginably wellbuilt. It was once occupied by Kubera (half brother of Ravana). It was guarded by horrible demons holding tridents and spears in their hands. The city appeared like a cavern protected by venomous serpents with protruding fangs. Hanuman examined the high security of Lanka and looked at the ocean. He thought of the form of Ravana, a formidable enemy:

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• trees (pādapa)
• flowers (puṣpa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by auspicious momentum: nature itself seems to honor a righteous messenger, suggesting that Satya-aligned effort attracts harmony rather than inner turmoil.

What is the narrative situation?

After arriving, Hanumān pauses and is covered by flowers falling from trees, marking the moment as auspicious.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Calm strength: Hanumān remains composed and radiant even as the environment shifts around him.