Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 12, Shloka 14
द्वादशः सर्गः — हनूमतः अन्तःपुरविचयः
Hanuman’s Search Through Ravana’s Inner Apartments
इति सञ्चिन्त्य भूयोऽपि विचेतुमुपचक्रमे।भूमीगृहांश्चैत्यगृहान् गृहातिगृहकानपि।।।।
iti sañcintya bhūyo'pi vicetum upacakrame |
bhūmīgṛhāṃś caityagṛhān gṛhātigṛhakān api ||
Pagkaraang pagnilayan ito, muli siyang nagsimulang magsiyasat—sa mga silid sa ilalim ng lupa, sa mga bulwagang dambana, at maging sa mga bahay na nasa loob pa ng mga bahay.
'I have searched the banquet halls, bowers of creepers, picture galleries and gymnasiums. I have searched everywhere through the paths of gardens and mansions, harems and the Pushpaka chariot also.
FAQs
Dharma is persistence guided by reflection: after assessing what has been done, Hanumān renews effort in remaining, harder-to-reach places.
The search expands from obvious luxurious chambers to concealed and sacred spaces—basements and shrine-halls—where Sītā might be hidden.
Prudence and perseverance—thinking, then acting again with greater thoroughness.