Shloka 5.2.57

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

Devanagari script

चन्द्रोऽपि साचिव्यमिवास्य कुर्वंस्तारागणैर्मध्यगतो विराजन्।ज्योत्स्नावितानेन वितत्य लोक मुत्तिष्ठते नैकसहस्ररश्मि:।।।।

Transliteration

candro 'pi sācivyam ivāsya kurvan tārāgaṇair madhyagato virājan | jyotsnāvitānena vitatya lokaṃ ut tiṣṭhate naikasahasraraśmiḥ ||

Translation

Even the thousand-rayed moon rose, shining amid the host of stars, spreading a canopy of moonlight over the world, as though offering him (Hanuman) the aid of a minister.

Context

Even the Moon rose with thousands of rays in the centre of multitudes of stars overspreading and illumining the world with a canopy of bright beams, as if to render ministerial help to Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Moon (Candra)
• Stars (tārāgaṇa)
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as supported by the cosmos: when one undertakes a righteous mission selflessly, nature itself is poetically shown as assisting—reinforcing faith in satya and right action.

What is the narrative situation?

Night deepens over Lanka; the moon rises brilliantly, illuminating Hanuman’s path as he prepares to search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hope anchored in righteousness: Hanuman’s mission is framed as dharmic, worthy of “help” even from the natural order.