Shloka 5.6.1

राक्षसेन्द्रनिवेशनविचारः (Survey of Ravana’s Residence and Lanka’s Inner Quarters)

Devanagari script

स निकामं विमानेषु निषण्णः कामरूपधृत्।विचचार पुनर्लङ्कां लाघवेन समन्वितः।।।।

Transliteration

sa nikāmaṃ vimāneṣu niṣaṇṇaḥ kāmarūpadhṛt |

vicacāra punar laṅkāṃ lāghavena samanvitaḥ ||5.6.1||

Translation

Able to assume any form at will, he—having sat and searched in the lofty mansions without success—again began to range through Laṅkā, swift, light, and unwearied.

Context

The mighty Hanuman, who could assume any form at will, not finding Sita in the tall mansions, again started rapidly ranging in Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Laṅkā
• vimānas (lofty mansions)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as steadfast service: even when discouraged, one continues the righteous mission without abandoning truth-seeking.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān has searched many mansions and, not yet finding Sītā, resumes his search across Laṅkā with speed and adaptability.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance and resourcefulness—unbroken effort in a duty undertaken for another’s welfare.