Shloka 5.49.2

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

भ्राजमानं महार्हेण काञ्चनेन विराजता।मुक्ताजालावृतेनाथ मकुटेन महाद्युतिम्।।5.49.2।।

Transliteration

vajrasaṃyogasaṃyuktair mahārhamaṇivigrahaiḥ |

haimair ābharaṇaiś citrair manaseva prakalpitaiḥ ||5.49.3||

Translation

He was adorned with marvelous golden ornaments, set with diamonds and fashioned in precious gem-forms—so exquisite they seemed as though wrought by imagination itself.

Context

(Hanuman looked at Ravana) of innate splendour, who shone with a glittering crown of gold glowing, encircled with strings of pearls.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Material refinement is not a measure of righteousness; Dharma is measured by restraint, truthfulness, and non-violence in action.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues to visually assess Rāvaṇa’s appearance, noting the extraordinary craftsmanship of his ornaments.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s focus and mission-mindedness—he observes details while remaining committed to Sītā’s search and Rāma’s cause.