Shloka 5.6.20

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

Devanagari script

शुकस्य च महातेजाः सारणस्य च धीमतः।।।।तथा चेन्द्रजितो वेश्म जगाम हरियूथपः।

Transliteration

śukasya ca mahātejāḥ sāraṇasya ca dhīmataḥ |

tathā cendrajito veśma jagāma hariyūthapaḥ ||5.6.20||

Translation

That radiant leader of the monkey-host went on to Śuka’s house, to the wise Sāraṇa’s, and likewise to Indrajit’s residence.

Context

The brilliant leader of monkeys bounded to the house of Suka, to the clever Sarana's and to Indrajit's.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Śuka
• Sāraṇa
• Indrajit
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is responsible leadership: Hanumān undertakes danger personally to secure truthful knowledge for the greater good.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues his systematic search by checking the residences of key rākṣasa figures, including Indrajit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership through personal accountability—taking risk to protect the mission.