Shloka 5.49.10

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

अलङ्कृताभिरत्यर्थं प्रमदाभिः समन्ततः।वालव्यजनहस्ताभिरारात्समुपसेवितम्।।5.49.10।।

Transliteration

alaṅkṛtābhir atyarthaṃ pramadābhiḥ samantataḥ | vālavyajanahastābhir ārāt samupasevitam ||5.49.10||

Translation

He was closely attended on all sides by exquisitely adorned young women, standing near with yak-tail fans in their hands.

Context

Young and beautiful girls decorated exceedingly well holding whisks all over the vicinity attended on him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa (implied as the one attended)
• Pramadāḥ (attendant women)
• Cāmara (yak-tail fan/whisk)

FAQs

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

The verse contrasts external splendor with inner righteousness: dharma evaluates a ruler not by luxury but by moral governance and restraint.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman observes the courtly grandeur surrounding the demon-king, including attendants and royal service.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s discernment: he notes magnificence without being seduced by it, keeping focus on the moral conflict.