Shloka 22
लङ्काप्रवेशः
Hanuman Enters Lanka and Encounters Laṅkā-devatā
पुरस्तात्कपिवर्यस्य वायुसूनोरतिष्ठत।मुञ्चमाना महानादमब्रवीत्पवनात्मजम्।।।।
purastāt kapivaryasya vāyusūnor atiṣṭhata | muñcamānā mahānādam abravīt pavanātmajam ||
وہ کپیؤں کے سردار، وायु سُونو کے سامنے آ کھڑی ہوئی، اور ایک عظیم گرج دار نعرہ چھوڑتے ہوئے پون آتماج سے یوں مخاطب ہوئی۔
She stood in front of the son of the Wind-god and spoke to him in a loud voice.
FAQs
Dharma as social order: a guardian challenges an unknown entrant before allowing passage, emphasizing accountability and lawful entry (even within an enemy city).
The city’s guardian blocks Hanumān’s way and begins interrogation, announcing herself with a loud call.
Firmness in duty (niyama): the guardian does not ignore an intrusion.