Shloka 8
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
तासां मध्ये महाबाहुः शुशुभे राक्षसेश्वरः।।5.11.8।।गोष्ठे महति मुख्यानां गवां मध्ये यथा वृषः।
tāsāṃ madhye mahābāhuḥ śuśubhe rākṣaseśvaraḥ || 5.11.8 ||
goṣṭhe mahati mukhyānāṃ gavāṃ madhye yathā vṛṣaḥ |
ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਮਹਾਬਾਹੁ ਰਾਖਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਵਰ ਬਹੁਤ ਹੀ ਚਮਕ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ—ਜਿਵੇਂ ਵੱਡੀ ਗੋਸ਼ਾਲਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉੱਤਮ ਗਾਂਵਾਂ ਦੇ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਬਲਵਾਨ ਵ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਭ ਸ਼ੋਭਦਾ ਹੈ।
'I searched all over Ravana's harem with a pure mind but I have not seen Janaki'.
FAQs
The verse highlights worldly dominance and splendor, setting the ethical tension: power without dharma can appear magnificent, yet it stands opposed to righteousness.
Hanuman’s search reveals Ravana among his women, portrayed in a vivid simile emphasizing his commanding presence.
By implication, Hanuman’s courage (śaurya) and composure—he continues his mission even after seeing Ravana at close range.