Shloka 5.6.26

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

Devanagari script

भवनम् क्रममाणः णोऽसौ हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।।।।तेषु तेषु महार्हेषु भवनेषु महायशाः।तेषामृद्धिमतामृद्धिं ददर्श स महाकपिः।।।।

Transliteration

bhavanaṁ kramamāṇo ’sau hanumān mārutātmajaḥ ||5.6.26||

Translation

Thus Hanumān, the son of the Wind, advanced from mansion to mansion in due order.

Context

The illustrious son of the Windgod jumped from house to house in an order and saw the wealth of the wealthy in the lofty mansions.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god)
• Laṅkā (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as orderly, non-negligent action: doing one’s duty carefully and systematically, especially in sensitive tasks.

What is the narrative situation?

A transition line summarizing Hanumān’s methodical movement through the city’s residences while searching for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and method: Hanumān’s careful sequence reduces risk and increases the chance of success.