Shloka 5.6.18

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

Devanagari script

अथ मेघप्रतीकाशं कुम्भकर्णनिवेशनम्।विभीषणस्य च तदा पुप्लुवे स महाकपिः।।।।

Transliteration

avaplutya mahāvegaḥ prahastasya niveśanam |

tato 'nyat pupluve veśma mahāpārśvasya vīryavān ||5.6.17||

Translation

With tremendous speed, the mighty one sprang from Prahasta’s residence; then he leapt to another dwelling—the house of Mahāpārśva.

Context

Then the great vanara leaped from the residence of Kumbhakarna which looked like a cloud to Vibhishana's.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Prahasta
• Mahāpārśva
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is effective service: Hanumān uses strength and speed in a disciplined way, advancing the righteous objective rather than seeking conflict.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān rapidly traverses key rākṣasa commanders’ residences while searching within Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vigor directed by purpose—swift capability under control.