Shloka 5.2.35

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

Devanagari script

लक्ष्यालक्ष्येण रूपेण रात्रौ लङ्का पुरी मया।प्रवेष्टुं प्राप्तकालं मे कृत्यं साधयितुं महत्।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣyālakṣyeṇa rūpeṇa rātrau laṅkā purī mayā | praveṣṭuṃ prāptakālaṃ me kṛtyaṃ sādhayituṃ mahat ||

Translation

To accomplish this great duty, the right time has come for me to enter the city of Laṅkā at night, assuming a form both seen and unseen—noticed by none.

Context

'To accomplish this great task I will have to assume an inconspicious form and enter the city of Lanka in the night as that is the appropriate time.

Characters & Entities

• Lanka

FAQs

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

Dharma aligns timing and method with truth and protection: a righteous goal may require quiet, non-harmful entry to prevent needless violence and safeguard Sita.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman resolves to take an inconspicuous form and enter Lanka by night to search effectively for Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-control and strategic devotion—he chooses stealth over display so the mission succeeds with minimal risk.