Shloka 5.49.15

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

स तैस्सम्पीड्यमानोऽपि रक्षोभिर्भीमविक्रमैः।विस्मयं परमं गत्वा रक्षोधिपमवैक्षत।।5.49.15।।

Transliteration

sa tais sampīḍyamāno 'pi rakṣobhir bhīmavikramaiḥ | vismayaṃ paramaṃ gatvā rakṣodhipam avaikṣata ||5.49.15||

Translation

Even while being roughly handled by Rakṣasas of fearsome prowess, he was filled with profound astonishment and kept gazing upon the demon overlord.

Context

Hanuman looked at the demon king with great amazement even while he was dealt harshly by the demons of fierce valour.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa (Rakṣodhipa)
• Rakṣasas (guards/handlers)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness under unjust treatment: dharma includes endurance and self-control, especially when representing a righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman is physically constrained and mistreated, yet continues to observe Ravana attentively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s fortitude and mental steadiness under pressure.