Shloka 5.53.42

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

Devanagari script

विमुक्तश्चाभवछ्रचीमान् पुनः पर्वतसन्निभः।।5.53.42।।वीक्षमाणश्च ददृशे परिघं तोरणाश्रितम्।

Transliteration

vimuktaś cābhavac chrīmān punaḥ parvata-sannibhaḥ || 5.53.42 ||

vīkṣamāṇaś ca dadṛśe parighaṁ toraṇāśritam |

Translation

Freed from restraint, the illustrious one again became mountain-like; looking about, he saw a heavy iron bar lying by the gateway arch.

Context

Illustrious Hanuman was relieved of the bond and once again grew to a mountain size. Looking around he saw an iron club near the archway.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Toraṇa (gateway arch)
• Parigha (iron bar/club)

FAQs

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

Righteous struggle requires practical wisdom: Hanumān uses available means to oppose adharma, showing that dharma is not passive but intelligently defended.

What is the narrative situation?

After freeing himself, Hanumān enlarges again and spots a weapon (parigha) near the gate’s arch.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical intelligence and readiness—he surveys the environment and chooses an effective tool for protection and action.