Shloka 5.53.40

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

Devanagari script

पुरद्वारं ततश्श्रीमान् शैलशृङ्गमिवोन्नतम्।।5.53.40।।विभक्तरक्षस्सम्बाधमाससादानिलात्मजः।

Transliteration

puradvāraṁ tataḥ śrīmān śailaśṛṅgam ivonnatam || 5.53.40 ||

vibhaktarākṣaḥ-sambādham āsasāda anilātmajaḥ |

Translation

Then the illustrious son of the Wind-god reached the city gate, lofty like a mountain peak, after forcing his way through the press of rākṣasas.

Context

Then the illustrious Hanuman reached the entrance of the lofty city, which was like the peak of a mountain and turned away the demons.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān (Anilātmaja)
• Laṅkā city-gate
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as courageous perseverance in righteous service: Hanumān advances despite obstruction, prioritizing mission over fear or pain.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān, still with his tail aflame, breaks through the rākṣasa crowd and arrives at the main gate area of Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and steadfast duty (kartavya-niṣṭhā): he does not retreat when surrounded.