Shloka 5.6.28

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

Devanagari script

सर्वेषां समतिक्रम्य भवनानि समन्ततः।आससादाथ लक्ष्मीवान् राक्षसेद्रनिवेशनम्।।।।

Transliteration

sarveṣāṁ samatikramya bhavanāni samantataḥ |

āsasādātha lakṣmīvān rākṣasendraniveśanam ||5.6.28||

Translation

Having passed all the mansions on every side, the fortunate Hanumān then reached the residence of the lord of the rākṣasas, Rāvaṇa.

Context

Passing all the mansions, the lucky Hanuman reached the residence of the demon king, Ravana.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasendra (title of Rāvaṇa)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is perseverance toward a righteous objective: Hanumān continues until he reaches the critical center of power, without abandoning the truth-bound mission entrusted to him.

What is the narrative situation?

After surveying many residences, Hanumān arrives at Rāvaṇa’s main palace to continue the search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Determination and courage: entering the enemy king’s residence is the most dangerous step, yet Hanumān proceeds.