Shloka 5.2.53

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

Devanagari script

वैडूर्यमणिचित्रैश्च मुक्ताजालविभूषितैः।तलैः शुशुभिरे तानि भवनान्यत्र रक्षसाम्।।।।

Transliteration

sa tu vīryavatāṁ śreṣṭhaḥ plavatām api cottamaḥ |

jagāma vegavān laṅkāṁ laṅghayitvā mahodadhim ||

Translation

He—foremost among the mighty and best even among leapers—swiftly reached Laṅkā after crossing the great ocean.

Context

Inlaid with precious gems and fretwork, and ornamented with pearls, the mansions of demons looked splendid.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Laṅkā
• Mahodadhi (the great ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as unwavering effort in service of truth: Hanumān’s extraordinary feat is undertaken not for self-glory but to advance Rāma’s righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

This verse states the accomplishment that enables the Laṅkā episode: Hanumān has already crossed the ocean and arrived at Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (valor/strength) harnessed to devotion and duty.