Shloka 5.58.62

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

Devanagari script

ततो हलहलाशब्दं काञ्चीनूपुरमिश्रितम्।शृणोम्यधिकगम्भीरं रावणस्य निवेशने।।।।

Transliteration

tato halahalāśabdaṃ kāñcīnūpuramiśritam |

śṛṇomy adhikagambhīraṃ rāvaṇasya niveśane ||

Translation

Then I heard, from within Rāvaṇa’s residence, a deep and weighty clamor, mingled with the jingling of girdles and anklets.

Context

"Then I heard a deep sound mixed with jingling golden girdles and anklets coming from Ravana's residence.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Rāvaṇa’s residence

FAQs

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

Righteous action requires alertness and responsibility: Hanumān attends to signs of danger so that his mission (in service of dharma) is not compromised.

What is the narrative situation?

While observing Sītā, Hanumān hears approaching commotion from Rāvaṇa’s quarters—an indication that someone important is coming.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s situational awareness and discipline—he remains attentive to sound and movement while staying hidden.