Shloka 5.49.19

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

अस्य क्रूरैर्नृशंसैश्च कर्मभिर्लोककुत्सितैः।सर्वे बिभ्यति खल्वस्माल्लोकास्सामरदानवाः।।5.49.19।।अयं ह्युत्सहते क्रुद्धः कर्तुमेकार्णवं जगत्।

Transliteration

bhrājamānaṃ mahārheṇa kāñcanena virājatā |

muktājālāvṛtenātha makuṭena mahādyutim ||5.49.2||

Translation

Hanumān beheld Rāvaṇa radiant—his innate splendor heightened by a gleaming golden crown, draped with nets of pearls, so that he shone with great brilliance.

Context

'This Ravana has done many cruel, fierce and contemptible deeds. That is why eventhe demons, gods and all the people of this world get scared of him. He will render the entire world into a single ocean when he turns angry'.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Outer brilliance and royal insignia can conceal inner adharma; Dharma requires judging by conduct and character rather than splendor.

What is the narrative situation?

Inside Laṅkā, Hanumān observes Rāvaṇa in his palace, noting his regal appearance and ornaments.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s discernment and steadiness—he observes carefully without being overawed by material grandeur.