Shloka 5.6.3

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

Devanagari script

रक्षितं राक्षसैर्घोरैः सिंहैरिव महद्वनम्।समीक्षमाणो भवनं चकाशे कपिकुञ्जरः।।।।

Transliteration

rakṣitaṁ rākṣasair ghoraiḥ siṁhair iva mahad vanam |

samīkṣamāṇo bhavanaṁ cakāśe kapikuñjaraḥ ||5.6.3||

Translation

Guarded by dreadful rākṣasas like a vast forest protected by lions, the mansion shone as the “elephant among monkeys,” Hanumān, beheld it.

Context

The elephant among vanaras (Hanuman), scanned the mansion defended by dreadful demons like a forest protected by lions.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Rākṣasas
• Laṅkā (implied)
• Mansion/palace (contextual)

FAQs

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

Dharma requires courageous engagement with danger when the cause is righteous; Hanumān does not retreat from fear but assesses the situation truthfully and carefully.

What is the narrative situation?

Early in the search sequence, Hanumān surveys a heavily guarded mansion in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Brave vigilance: he is daring yet observant, balancing courage with careful judgment.