Shloka 5.49.6

रावणदर्शनम् — Hanuman Beholds Ravana in Court

Devanagari script

विचित्रैर्दर्शनीयैश्च रक्ताक्षैर्भीमदर्शनैः।दीप्ततीक्ष्णमहादंष्ट्रैः प्रलम्बदशनच्छदैः।।5.49.5।।शिरोभिर्दशभिर्वीरं भ्राजमानं महौजसम्।नानाव्यालसमाकीर्णैश्शिखरैरिव मन्दरम्।।5.49.6।।

Transliteration

mahatisphāṭike citre ratnasaṃyogasaṃskṛte |

uttamāstaraṇāstīrṇe sūpaviṣṭaṃ varāsane ||5.49.9||

Translation

He sat firmly upon a splendid throne—vast, crystal-like, inlaid with precious stones, and spread over with the finest coverings.

Context

He appeared terrible with bloodred eyes, shining sharp big teeth, drooping lips and ten heads, which looked like ten peaks of mountain Mandara inhabited by various beasts. He was heroic, powerful and splendid.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

High position and luxury do not legitimize wrongdoing; Dharma holds rulers accountable regardless of splendor or throne.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān observes Rāvaṇa seated in royal ease, emphasizing the contrast between kingly grandeur and moral corruption.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic patience—Hanumān watches and assesses rather than revealing himself prematurely.