Shloka 5.54.11

लङ्कादाहः — The Burning of Lanka (Catuḥpañcāśaḥ Sargaḥ)

Devanagari script

तथा चेन्द्रजितो वेश्म ददाह हरियूथपः।जम्बुमाले स्सुमालेश्च ददाह भवनं ततः।।।।

Transliteration

tathā cendrajito veśma dadāha hariyūthapaḥ | jambumāleḥ sumāleś ca dadāha bhavanaṁ tataḥ || 5.54.11 ||

Translation

In the same way, the leader of the monkey-troops burned Indrajit’s residence; then he burned the houses of Jambumālī and Sumālī as well.

Context

Thus Hanuman, the chief of the vanaras set fire to Indrajit's residence and then to Jambumali's and Sumali's building.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Indrajit
• Jambumālī
• Sumālī
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Deterrent action against entrenched adharma: striking the strongholds of oppressors signals that wrongdoing has consequences.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān escalates his action by burning key rākṣasa leaders’ residences, including Indrajit’s.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśala (tactical skill): he targets symbols and centers of power.