Shloka 27
लङ्काप्रवेशः
Hanuman Enters Lanka and Encounters Laṅkā-devatā
हनुमद्वचनं श्रुत्वा लङ्का सा कामरूपिणी।उवाच वचनं क्रुद्धा परुषं पवनात्मजम्।।।।
hanumad-vacanaṃ śrutvā laṅkā sā kāma-rūpiṇī | uvāca vacanaṃ kruddhā paruṣaṃ pavanātmajam ||
हनुमद्वचनं श्रुत्वा सा कामरूपिणी लङ्का क्रुद्धा, पवनात्मजं प्रति परुषं वचनम् उवाच।
The spirit of Lanka who could assume any form at her will got enraged on hearing the words of Hanuman and spake in a harsh tone.;
FAQs
Control of speech: the verse highlights how anger tends to produce harsh words, implicitly warning that dharmic speech should remain measured even under provocation.
The guardian spirit of Laṅkā reacts to Hanumān’s challenge and prepares to respond aggressively.
By contrast, Hanumān’s steadiness is set against Laṅkā’s anger; the scene underscores the value of restraint amid confrontation.