चन्द्रप्रकाशे लङ्कानिरीक्षणम्
Moonlit Survey of Lanka and the Unfound Sita
श्रिया ज्वलन्तीस्त्रपयोपगूढा निशीथकाले रमणोपगूढाः।ददर्श काश्चित्प्रमदोपगूढा यथा विहङ्गाः कुसुमोपगूढाः।।5.5.18।।
śriyā jvalantīs trapayopagūḍhā niśīthakāle ramaṇopagūḍhāḥ |dadarśa kāścit pramadopagūḍhā yathā vihaṅgāḥ kusumopagūḍhāḥ ||5.5.18||
Ngài thấy có những người rực cháy bởi vẻ đẹp, e thẹn trong vòng tay ôm, được tình nhân siết chặt giữa canh khuya; lại thấy kẻ khác chìm trong niềm vui đùa—như chim nép mình giữa muôn đóa hoa.
There he saw cheerful demonesses shining brightly, abashed by the embrace of their beloveds during the night. He also saw those sporting with their beloveds freely and looking like birds embracing flowers.
The verse sets a backdrop of pleasure against which Hanumān’s dharma-driven restraint stands out: righteous duty persists even when the world is absorbed in enjoyment.
During midnight reconnaissance, Hanumān observes intimate scenes in Laṅkā’s inner quarters while continuing his search for Sītā.
Self-mastery (saṁyama): Hanumān remains controlled and purposeful amid sensual surroundings.