Hanuman, mountain-like in form, swift and powerful, the greatly radiant one, set out towards the south-western direction.
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Hanuman marvels at the beauty of Lanka even as he recognizes it as enemy territory. This verse shows Hanuman's balanced perspective тАФ he can appreciate the aesthetic even while remaining focused on his mission. It reflects the Ramayana's nuanced view that virtue and beauty are not the same.