Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 3, Shloka 22
लङ्काप्रवेशः
Hanuman Enters Lanka and Encounters Laṅkā-devatā
पुरस्तात्कपिवर्यस्य वायुसूनोरतिष्ठत।मुञ्चमाना महानादमब्रवीत्पवनात्मजम्।।।।
purastāt kapivaryasya vāyusūnor atiṣṭhata | muñcamānā mahānādam abravīt pavanātmajam ||
Se tenant devant le plus éminent des Vānaras, le fils du dieu du Vent, elle lui adressa la parole en poussant un grand cri retentissant.
She stood in front of the son of the Wind-god and spoke to him in a loud voice.
FAQs
Dharma as social order: a guardian challenges an unknown entrant before allowing passage, emphasizing accountability and lawful entry (even within an enemy city).
The city’s guardian blocks Hanumān’s way and begins interrogation, announcing herself with a loud call.
Firmness in duty (niyama): the guardian does not ignore an intrusion.