Shloka 5.6.27

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

Devanagari script

भवनम् क्रममाणः णोऽसौ हनुमान्मारुतात्मजः।।5.6.26।।तेषु तेषु महार्हेषु भवनेषु महायशाः।तेषामृद्धिमतामृद्धिं ददर्श स महाकपिः।।5.6.27।।

Transliteration

teṣu teṣu mahārheṣu bhavaneṣu mahāyaśāḥ |

teṣām ṛddhimatām ṛddhiṁ dadarśa sa mahākapiḥ ||5.6.27||

Translation

In those many priceless mansions, the illustrious great monkey beheld the overflowing prosperity of the wealthy.

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
• Laṅkā (implied)
• Rākṣasas (implied wealthy residents)

FAQs

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

The verse implicitly teaches discernment: wealth and splendor are observable facts, but dharma requires remaining unattached and judging by righteousness, not opulence.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān searches, he witnesses the grandeur and riches within rākṣasa mansions across Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Non-attachment and focus: despite seeing luxury, Hanumān stays committed to his truthful purpose—finding Sītā.