Shloka 8
रावणान्तःपुर-पानभूमि-विचयः
Hanumān’s Survey of Rāvaṇa’s Inner Palace and Banquet Hall
तासां मध्ये महाबाहुः शुशुभे राक्षसेश्वरः।।5.11.8।।गोष्ठे महति मुख्यानां गवां मध्ये यथा वृषः।
tāsāṃ madhye mahābāhuḥ śuśubhe rākṣaseśvaraḥ || 5.11.8 ||
goṣṭhe mahati mukhyānāṃ gavāṃ madhye yathā vṛṣaḥ |
Giữa các nàng ấy, chúa tể rākṣasa với đôi tay dài rực sáng—như con bò đực hùng mạnh đứng giữa đàn bò cái thượng hạng trong một chuồng lớn.
'I searched all over Ravana's harem with a pure mind but I have not seen Janaki'.
FAQs
The verse highlights worldly dominance and splendor, setting the ethical tension: power without dharma can appear magnificent, yet it stands opposed to righteousness.
Hanuman’s search reveals Ravana among his women, portrayed in a vivid simile emphasizing his commanding presence.
By implication, Hanuman’s courage (śaurya) and composure—he continues his mission even after seeing Ravana at close range.