Shloka 3
रावणान्तःपुरे शयनदर्शनम्
Hanumān Observes Rāvaṇa’s Inner Apartments and Sleeping Court
तस्य चैकतमे देशे सोऽग्य्रमालाविभूषितम्।ददर्श पाण्डुरं छत्रं ताराधिपतिसन्निभम्।।।।
tasya caikatame deśe so 'gryamālāvibhūṣitam |
dadarśa pāṇḍuraṃ chatraṃ tārādhipati-sannibham ||
ആ മന്ദിരത്തിന്റെ ഒരു ഭാഗത്ത് ഹനുമാൻ ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ മാലകളാൽ അലങ്കരിക്കപ്പെട്ട, നക്ഷത്രാധിപനായ ചന്ദ്രനെപ്പോലെ ദീപ്തമായ വെളുത്ത ഛത്രം കണ്ടു.
Hanuman saw Ravana, whose face was lit up by his earrings. His shining headgear studded with gold and pearls was set aside. His fleshy, broad chest on which the pearl necklace had slightly receded from its position(as he was asleep) was shining along with the red sandal paste. He had put on a splendid white silken cloth which had also slipped a little and was covered with exquisitely rich yellow upper garment. His eyes were bloodred. His body was comparable to a heap of blackbeans. He was sighing heavily like a hissing snake. He appeared like an elephant sleeping on the banks of the great river Ganges. With four golden lamps glowing on four sides of the bed,the four directions were illuminated. All his limbs lit up bright (with the glow of lamps), he looked like a cloud with streaks of lightning. His dear wives were seen resting at his feet in the palace of the lord of demons.
FAQs
Dharma here is expressed indirectly through disciplined observation: Hanumān remains focused on his duty (seeking Sītā) while carefully noting signs within the enemy’s palace without impulsive action.
Hanumān is moving through the inner apartments of Laṅkā and visually surveying the royal chamber, noticing royal insignia such as a garlanded parasol.
Hanumān’s vigilance and self-control—he observes precisely, gathers intelligence, and stays mission-oriented.