Shloka 5.6.21

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

Devanagari script

जम्बुमालेः सुमालेश्च जगाम हरिसत्तमः।।।।रश्मिकेतोश्च भवनं सूर्यकेतोस्तथैव च।वज्रकायस्य च तथा पुप्लुवे स महाकपिः।।।।

Transliteration

jambumāleḥ sumāleś ca jagāma harisattamaḥ ||5.6.21||

raśmiketos ca bhavanaṃ sūryaketos tathaiva ca |

vajrakāyasya ca tathā pupluve sa mahākapiḥ ||5.6.22||

Translation

The best of the monkeys went to Jambumālī’s and Sumālī’s houses; he also leapt to Raśmiketu’s dwelling, likewise to Sūryaketu’s, and then to Vajrakāya’s.

Context

The noble vanara jumped from Jambumali's to Sumali's and from Rashmiketu's, Suryaketu's and to Vajrakaya's residence.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Jambumālī
• Sumālī
• Raśmiketu
• Sūryaketu
• Vajrakāya
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is thorough effort in service of truth: Hanumān checks many places rather than assuming, reflecting integrity in investigation.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues moving across multiple residences of notable rākṣasas as part of his ongoing search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Thoroughness and tireless service—sustained action aligned with the mission.