Shloka 4
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
क्रीडितेनापराः क्लान्ता गीतेन च तथाऽपराः।।5.11.4।।नृत्तेन चापराः क्लान्ताः पानविप्रहतास्तथा।
krīḍitena aparāḥ klāntā gītena ca tathā aparāḥ || 5.11.4 || nṛttena ca aparāḥ klāntāḥ pāna-viprahatās tathā |
Certaines étaient épuisées par les jeux d’amour; d’autres, de même, par le chant; d’autres, lassées par la danse; et d’autres encore, accablées par la boisson continuelle.
Some women were fatigued after sporting, similarly some were exhausted after singing. Others were tired through dancing and some were worn out by continuous drinking.
FAQs
By depicting indulgence and exhaustion, the narrative implicitly contrasts it with the dharmic ideal of self-control—especially as Hanuman remains disciplined amid others’ excess.
Hanuman observes the aftermath of revelry in Ravana’s inner quarters while searching for Sita.
Temperance by contrast: Hanuman’s steadiness stands out against the scene of intoxication and distraction.