Shloka 5.2.46

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

Devanagari script

तदहं स्वेन रूपेण रजन्यां ह्रस्वतां गतः।लङ्कामभिपतिष्यामि राघवस्यार्थसिद्धये।।।।

Transliteration

tad ahaṁ svena rūpeṇa rajanyāṁ hrasvatāṁ gataḥ |

laṅkām abhipatiṣyāmi rāghavasyārthasiddhaye ||

Translation

Therefore, taking on a diminutive form in the night, I shall move about in Laṅkā to accomplish Rāghava’s purpose.

Context

'Therefore I shall transform myself into a tiny form and jump about the city of Lanka during night time in order to accomplish Raghava's purpose.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Laṅkā
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma is intelligent service: Hanumān adapts his means (changing size and timing) to protect the mission’s truth and success rather than acting from pride in strength.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān decides to enter and move through Laṅkā at night in a small form so that he can search effectively without alerting the rākṣasas.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resourcefulness and humility in service: he willingly reduces himself to fulfill Rāma’s objective.