Shloka 5.49.1

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

ततस्स कर्मणा तस्य विस्मितो भीमविक्रमः।हनुमान्रोषताम्राक्षो रक्षोधिपमवैक्षत।।5.49.1।।

Transliteration

tatassa karmaṇā tasya vismito bhīmavikramaḥ | hanumān roṣatāmrākṣo rakṣodhipam avaikṣata ||5.49.1||

Translation

Then Hanuman—of fearsome prowess—astonished at that treatment, fixed his gaze on the lord of the Rakṣasas, his eyes reddened with anger.

Context

The highly courageous Hanuman, astonished at the action (of binding and dragging him to the court) by the demon king looked at him with eyes turned red in anger.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rākṣasādhipa (Rāvaṇa)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights the breach of proper conduct toward a messenger; even in conflict, dharma restrains cruelty and demands measured treatment of envoys.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman, having been seized and brought toward the royal presence, reacts inwardly—astonished and angered—before looking directly at the demon-king.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s fearless composure and moral clarity: he does not collapse under intimidation, but assesses the king directly.