Shloka 6
अशोकवनिकाविचारः
Survey of the Aśoka Grove and its Enchanted Landscape
स प्रविश्य विचित्रां तां विहगैरभिनादिताम्।राजतैः कांचनैश्चैव पादपैः सर्वतो वृताम्।।5.14.5।।विहगैर्मृगसङ्घैश्च विचित्रां चित्रकाननाम्।उदितादित्यसङ्काशां ददर्श हनुमान् कपिः।।5.14.6।।वृतां नानाविधैर्वृक्षैः पुष्पोपगफलोपगैः।कोकिलैर्भृङ्गराजैश्च मत्तैर्नित्यनिषेविताम्।।5.14.7।।प्रहृष्टमनुजे काले मृगपक्षिसमाकुले।मत्तबर्हिणसङ्घुष्टां नानाद्विजगणायुताम्।।5.14.8।।
vihagair mṛga-saṅghaiś ca vicitrāṃ citra-kānanām | uditāditya-saṅkāśāṃ dadarśa hanumān kapiḥ ||
പക്ഷികളും മൃഗസമൂഹങ്ങളും നിറഞ്ഞ, വിചിത്രസുന്ദരമായ ആ ചിത്രകാനനത്തെ—ഉദയസൂര്യനെപ്പോലെ ദീപ്തമായതിനെ—കപി ഹനുമാൻ ദർശിച്ചു.
Entering deep into the grove, Hanuman saw clusters of trees pleasing to look at, herds of animals and flocks of colourful birds singing melodious notes.The grove was surrounded on all sides by silvery and golden trees which looked colourful with flocks of birds and herds of deer. It was full of lovely thickets looking like the rising sun. It was fringed with various trees bearing abundance of fruits and flowers. It was inhabited by intoxicated cuckoos, bees, proud peacocks and numerous lovely birds.
FAQs
Dharma is implied through mindful perception: even in a hostile land, Hanumān remains attentive and composed, seeing clearly and proceeding without impulsiveness.
As Hanumān enters the grove area in Laṅkā, he observes its vibrant beauty and abundant life.
Alertness and steadiness: Hanumān’s capacity to observe accurately supports his truthful reporting and successful completion of duty.