Shloka 5.54.4

लङ्कादाहः — The Burning of Lanka (Catuḥpañcāśaḥ Sargaḥ)

Devanagari script

दुर्गे विनाशिते कर्म भवेत्सुखपरिश्रमम्।अल्पयत्नेन कार्येऽस्मिन् मम स्यात्सफलश्श्रमः।।।।

Transliteration

durge vināśite karma bhavet sukha-pariśramam |

alpa-yatnena kārye ’smin mama syāt saphalaḥ śramaḥ ||

Translation

If the fortress is destroyed, my labor will end in a happy fulfilment. In this task, with only a little effort, my exertion will become successful.

Context

'If the citadel is destroyed it would be a happy conclusion with a little effort. I can successfully complete my task.

Characters & Entities

• durga (fortress/citadel of Laṅkā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is duty-oriented action: Hanumān evaluates means to complete a righteous mission efficiently, aiming at success in service of truth (Satya) and Rāma’s cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Before or during the escalation of destruction, Hanumān reflects that ruining the enemy’s stronghold will help conclude his mission effectively.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtya-niścaya (firm resolve in duty) and buddhi (strategic intelligence) are emphasized in Hanumān’s self-directed planning.