Shloka 5.53.19

लाङ्गूलदाह-पर्यटनम् (The Burning Tail and the Parade through Laṅkā)

Devanagari script

अन्वीयमानो रक्षोभिर्ययौ सुखमरिन्दमः।हनुमांश्चारयामास राक्षसानां महापुरीम्।।5.53.19।।

Transliteration

anvīyamāno rakṣobhir yayau sukham arindamaḥ | hanumānś cārayāmāsa rākṣasānāṁ mahāpurīm ||5.53.19||

Translation

Followed by the rākṣasas, Hanumān—the subduer of enemies—went along with ease, and thus traversed the great city of the rākṣasas.

Context

Hanuman, the subduer of enemies ranged forth happily while he was followed by the demons in the great city.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (as the great city of rākṣasas)

FAQs

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

Inner freedom grounded in Dharma: even when externally constrained, one who is committed to truth and duty can remain calm and purposeful.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān is escorted through the rākṣasa capital; despite being a captive, he moves through the city calmly, continuing his reconnaissance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (courage) and steadiness—fearless composure in hostile surroundings.