Shloka 21
लङ्काप्रवेशः
Hanuman Enters Lanka and Encounters Laṅkā-devatā
सा तं हरिवरं दृष्ट्वा लङ्का रावणपालिता।स्वयमेवोत्थिता तत्र विकृताननदर्शना।।।।
sā taṃ harivaraṃ dṛṣṭvā laṅkā rāvaṇapālitā | svayam evotthitā tatra vikṛtānanadarśanā ||
सा लङ्का रावणपालिता तं हरिवरं दृष्ट्वा स्वयमेवोत्थिता तत्र विकृताननदर्शना॥
Seeing the best of vanaras, the deity of the city of Lanka, ruled by Ravana rose up before him in a distorted form.
FAQs
The verse highlights the dharma of guardianship—defending one’s charge—while also hinting that association with adharma (Rāvaṇa’s rule) can manifest as a frightening, distorted power.
The guardian spirit of Laṅkā rises to intercept Hanumān after noticing his entry.
Readiness to uphold one’s appointed role (svadharma), even when the larger regime is morally compromised.