Shloka 5.58.46

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

अस्तं दिनकरे याते रक्षसां निलयं पुरम्।।5.58.46।।प्रविष्टोऽहमविज्ञातो रक्षोभिर्भीमविक्रमैः।

Transliteration

astaṃ dinakare yāte rakṣasāṃ nilayaṃ puram | praviṣṭo ’ham avijñāto rakṣobhir bhīmavikramaiḥ ||

Translation

When the sun had set, I entered the city, the abode of the demons, unnoticed by the fierce and valorous Rakshasas.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Sun (Dinakara)
• Laṅkā (implied as the demon-city)
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudent means (upāya): entering Laṅkā covertly is not deceit for selfish ends but disciplined strategy in service of a righteous rescue mission.

What is the narrative situation?

At nightfall, Hanuman infiltrates Laṅkā without being detected by its powerful demon guards.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic restraint and vigilance—Hanuman combines bravery with careful stealth to protect the success of the mission.