Shloka 5.48.54

इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः (Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court)

Devanagari script

तं मत्तमिव मातङ्गं बद्धं कपिवरोत्तमम्।राक्षसा राक्षसेन्द्राय रावणाय न्यवेदयन्।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ mattam iva mātaṅgaṃ baddhaṃ kapi-varottamam |

rākṣasā rākṣasendrāya rāvaṇāya nyavedayan ||

Translation

The rākṣasas presented to Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, that foremost of monkeys—bound, yet like a rutting elephant, irresistible in might.

Context

The ogres presented the best of monkeys, Hanuman looking like an elephant in rut to Ravana, the demon king.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa
• rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma teaches that outer restraint cannot bind inner righteousness: Hanumān’s body is bound, but his dharmic resolve and truthful purpose remain unconquered.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān is formally presented before Rāvaṇa, and his formidable presence is highlighted through a powerful simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indomitable strength under restraint: power held in check by will, not diminished by captivity.