Shloka 5.55.27

लङ्कादाहानन्तरचिन्ता — Hanuman’s Post-Conflagration Self-Examination and Assurance of Sita’s Safety

Devanagari script

पुनश्चाचिन्तयत्तत्र हनुमान्विस्मितस्तदा।हिरण्यनाभस्य गिरेर्जलमध्ये प्रदर्शनम्।।।।

Transliteration

punaś cācintayat tatra hanumān vismitas tadā | hiraṇyanābhasya girer jala-madhye pradarśanam ||

Translation

Then, astonished, Hanuman again reflected there on the wondrous sight of Mount Hiraṇyanābha appearing in the midst of the waters.

Context

Then Hanuman thought of the appearance of mountain Hiranyanabha in the midst of water, a wonderful phenomenon.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Mount Hiraṇyanābha

FAQs

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

Dharma is implied as a providential order where extraordinary signs can guide a righteous agent’s confidence and decision-making.

What is the narrative situation?

In the aftermath of the burning of Lanka, Hanuman’s mind turns to earlier marvels he witnessed, using them to interpret the present crisis.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s mindfulness and interpretive intelligence—he connects past experiences with present duties to remain steady in his mission.