Shloka 5.2.37

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

Devanagari script

केनोपायेन पश्येयं मैथिलीं जनकात्मजाम्।अदृष्टो राक्षसेन्द्रेण रावणेन दुरात्मना।।।।

Transliteration

kenopāyena paśyeyaṃ maithilīṃ janakātmajām | adṛṣṭo rākṣasendreṇa rāvaṇena durātmanā ||

Translation

By what means can I find Maithilī, Janaka’s daughter, without being seen by the evil-minded Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas?

Context

'By what means can I find Mythili, daughter of Janaka, without being noticed by the evil-minded Ravana, the lord of demons?

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sita (Maithili, Janaka's daughter)
• Ravana
• Rakshasas (demons)
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma emphasizes accomplishing a righteous duty without endangering others; Hanumān seeks a method that preserves the mission’s integrity and avoids reckless exposure.

What is the narrative situation?

Inside Laṅkā, Hanumān plans how to locate Sītā while remaining undetected by Rāvaṇa and his forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic restraint: he values the success of the task over display of power, aligning strength with disciplined purpose.