Shloka 40
रावणान्तःपुरे शयनदर्शनम्
Hanumān Observes Rāvaṇa’s Inner Apartments and Sleeping Court
काचिद्वंशं परिष्वज्य सुप्ता कमललोचना।रहः प्रियतमं गृह्य सकामेव च कामिनी।।।।
kācid vaṃśaṃ pariṣvajya suptā kamalalocanā |
rahaḥ priyatamaṃ gṛhya sakāmeva ca kāminī ||
ایک کنول نین عورت بانسری (وَمْش) کو سینے سے لگائے سو رہی تھی، گویا کوئی کامنی راز میں اپنے پیارے کو گلے لگائے ہو، اور خواہش ابھی باقی ہو۔
Yet another lotus-eyed lady slept embracing a lute as if a lovelorn woman lay clasping her lover.
FAQs
Dharma is reflected in the disciplined observer: even when confronted with erotic imagery, Hanumān remains truthful to his vow and mission, guarding mind and senses.
Hanumān continues scanning the palace interiors and sees a sleeping woman hugging a flute, described through a romantic simile.
Self-restraint (indriya-nigraha) and unwavering commitment to duty (dharma-niṣṭhā).