Shloka 5.54.7

लङ्कादाहः — The Burning of Lanka (Catuḥpañcāśaḥ Sargaḥ)

Devanagari script

गृहाद्गृहं राक्षसानामुद्यानानि च वानरः।वीक्षमाणो ह्यसन्त्रस्तः प्रासादांश्च चचार सः।।।।

Transliteration

gṛhād gṛhaṃ rākṣasānām udyānāni ca vānaraḥ |

vīkṣamāṇo hy asantrastaḥ prāsādāṃś ca cacāra saḥ ||

Translation

The vānara moved from one rākṣasa house to another, surveying their gardens and lofty mansions, wandering calmly and without fear.

Context

The vanara moved from one house to the other, looking at the gardens and houses of the demons without fear.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Laṅkā
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in duty: Hanumān remains fearless and focused while carrying out his mission for Rāma, showing that courage supports righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

After initiating the conflagration in Laṅkā, Hanumān moves through rākṣasa residences and gardens, surveying and continuing his purposeful movement through the city.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearlessness and composure (abhaya, dhairya): he observes and acts without panic in hostile territory.