Shloka 5.58.47

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

Devanagari script

तत्र प्रविशतश्चापि कल्पान्तघनसन्निभा।।5.58.47।।अट्टहासं विमुञ्चन्ती नारी काप्युत्थिता पुरः।

Transliteration

tatra praviśataś cāpi kalpānta-ghana-sannibhā |

aṭṭahāsaṃ vimuñcantī nārī kāpy utthitā puraḥ ||

Translation

As I was entering, a certain woman, dark like a cloud at the end of the cosmic age, rose up before me, letting out a loud and terrifying laugh.

Characters & Entities

• Laṅkā (implied by context of entry)
• Laṅkā-devatā / Laṅkā-purī-devī (implied continuation into next verses)

FAQs

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

Steadfastness in a righteous mission: even when confronted by ominous, fear-inducing obstacles, Hanumān does not abandon his duty to search for Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān recounts that at the moment of entering Laṅkā, a fearsome female figure suddenly appears before him, laughing loudly as an intimidation.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (courage) and dhṛti (firm resolve): he continues forward despite psychological and supernatural intimidation.