पुष्पकविमानदर्शनम्
The Vision of the Pushpaka and Lanka’s Jewel-like Mansions
ततो ददर्शोछ्रचितमेघरूपंमनोहरं काञ्चनचारुरूपम्।रक्षोऽधिपस्यात्मबलानुरूपंगृहोत्तमं ह्यप्रतिरूपरूपम्।।5.7.5।।
tato dadarśocchritamegharūpaṁ manoharaṁ kāñcanacārurūpam | rakṣo’dhipasyātmabalānurūpaṁ gṛhottamaṁ hy apratirūparūpam ||5.7.5||
அப்போது அவன் மேகம்போல் உயர்ந்து நிற்கும், மனோகரமான, பொன்னொளி நிறைந்த அழகிய வடிவுடைய—ராக்ஷசாதிபதியின் ஆத்மபலத்திற்கேற்ற—ஒப்பற்ற வடிவமுடைய அந்த உத்தம மாளிகையை கண்டான்।
Hanuman beheld the magnificent and soul-captivating palace possessing the splendour of molten gold. Of matchless beauty, it looked like a towering cloud worthy of the might of Ravana, the lord of ogresses.
The verse highlights a Ramayana contrast: adharma can display grandeur. Dharma is not measured by external magnificence but by rightful conduct and truth.
Hanumān reaches the central, most splendid palace associated with the rākṣasa-king and assesses it as part of his search within the city.
Courage with restraint: Hanumān approaches the seat of enemy power without arrogance or fear, maintaining secrecy and purpose.