Shloka 28
लङ्कादर्शनं तथा रात्रौ सूक्ष्मरूपेण प्रवेशोपायचिन्तनम्
Vision of Lanka and Strategy for Nocturnal Entry
इमां तु विषमां दुर्गां लङ्कां रावणपालिताम्।प्राप्यापि स महाबाहुः किं करिष्यति राघवः।।।।
imāṃ tu viṣamāṃ durgāṃ laṅkāṃ rāvaṇapālitām | prāpyāpi sa mahābāhuḥ kiṃ kariṣyati rāghavaḥ ||
اس دشوار اور ناقابلِ تسخیر لَنکا تک، جو راون کے اقتدار میں محفوظ ہے، اگر وہ مہاباہو راگھو بھی پہنچ جائے تو یہاں کیا کر سکے گا؟
'What will Rama the mighty armed hero do even after reaching this formidable city of Lanka ruled by Ravana?
FAQs
Truthful appraisal (satya) in service of dharma: devotion must be paired with realism, so that righteous goals are pursued wisely.
Hanuman contemplates the formidable defenses of Lanka and the challenge even Rama would face if relying on direct entry and battle.
Responsible counsel-in-thought: Hanuman’s loyalty includes anticipating obstacles and planning to reduce harm and risk.