Shloka 5.49.16

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

भ्राजमानं ततो दृष्ट्वा हनुमान्राक्षसेश्वरम्।मनसा चिन्तयामास तेजसा तस्य मोहितः।।5.49.16।।

Transliteration

bhrājamānaṃ tato dṛṣṭvā hanumān rākṣaseśvaram | manasā cintayāmāsa tejasā tasya mohitaḥ ||5.49.16||

Translation

Seeing the lord of the Rakṣasas shining with splendor, Hanuman—momentarily overawed by that radiance—began reflecting within his mind.

Context

Seeing the splendour of the lord of demons, Hanuman was dimayed and started thinking thus:

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa (Rākṣaseśvara)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires discernment: one must not confuse dazzling power (tejas) with righteousness; reflection restores right judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman, after seeing Ravana’s magnificence, pauses internally to assess what it means for the conflict.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viveka (clear discrimination): Hanuman thinks carefully rather than reacting blindly.