Shloka 5.53.32

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तीक्ष्णार्चिरव्यग्रः प्रदक्षिणशिखोऽनलः।।5.53.32।।जज्वाल मृगशाबाक्ष्या श्शंसन्निव शिवं कपेः।

Transliteration

tatas tīkṣṇārcir avyagraḥ pradakṣiṇaśikho 'nalaḥ ||5.53.32|| jajvāla mṛgaśābākṣyāḥ śaṃsann iva śivaṃ kapeḥ |

Translation

Then the fire—its sharp flames steady, its tongues turning in an auspicious course—blazed as though assuring the fawn-eyed Sītā of the monkey’s safety.

Context

Then the tips of the intense flame appeared steadily moving to the fawn-eyed Sita indicating the fire-god's auspiciousness and safety to Hanuman.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān
• Agni (Fire-god)

FAQs

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

Dharma is portrayed as protected by cosmic forces: when a mission is righteous, nature itself can become an ally rather than a threat.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sītā’s prayer, the fire behaves in an auspicious manner, indicating that Hanumān will not be harmed as expected.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s faith and Hanumān’s righteous service (sevā) are implicitly validated by the auspicious sign.