Valmiki Ramayana · Sundara Kanda · Sarga 2
स तु रात्रौ महातेजा हनूमान् मारुतात्मजः ।
लङ्कां समुद्रतीरस्थां ददर्श स महाबलः ॥
Then the greatly radiant Hanuman, son of the wind god, the mighty one, saw Lanka situated on the seashore.
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महातेजस्वी हनुमान, मारुत के पुत्र और महाबलशाली, ने समुद्र तट पर स्थित लङ्का को देखा।
Hanuman approaches the city of Lanka, described as a jewel of architecture and wealth. The verse paints a picture of a magnificent city with gold-adorned palaces, crystal clear waters, and beautiful gardens. Lanka is portrayed as both opulent and formidable — a worthy fortress for its demon king.
लङ्का — the island city of Ravanaप्राकार — wall, rampart, fortress wall