Shloka 5.6.34

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

Devanagari script

सहस्रं वाहिनीस्तत्र जाम्बूनदपरिष्कृताः।।।।हेमजालपरिच्छन्नास्तरुणादित्यसन्निभाः।ददर्श राक्षसेन्द्रस्य रावणस्य निवेशने।।।।

Transliteration

sahasraṁ vāhinīs tatra jāmbūnadapariṣkṛtāḥ |

hemajālaparicchannās taruṇādityasannibhāḥ |

dadarśa rākṣasendrasya rāvaṇasya niveśane ||

Translation

There, in the dwelling of Rāvaṇa, lord of the rākṣasas, he saw thousands of troops—adorned with Jāmbūnada gold, covered in net-like golden armor, radiant like the newly risen sun.

Context

He saw in the palace of Ravana, the demon king, thousands of troops adorned with gold, fully protected with armour of gold shining like the morning Sun.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Ravana
• Rakshasas (as Ravana’s forces)
• Jāmbūnada gold

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected as the responsibility of governance—maintaining protection and readiness. The verse also models satya as accurate reporting: Hanuman’s mission depends on truthful observation, not exaggeration.

What is the narrative situation?

Inside Ravana’s palace complex, Hanuman observes large, brilliantly armored military formations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s steadiness and focus: he notes overwhelming power without losing resolve or deviating from his duty to find Sita.