Shloka 36
समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः
Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing
संहृत्य च भुजौ श्रीमांस्तथैव च शिरोधराम्।तेजः सत्त्वं तथा वीर्यमाविवेश स वीर्यवान्।।।।
saṅhṛtya ca bhujau śrīmāṁs tathaiva ca śirodharām | tejaḥ sattvaṁ tathā vīryam āviveśa sa vīryavān ||
Der ruhmvolle, tapfere Hanumān zog Schultern und Nacken ein und sammelte in sich Glanz, Seelenfestigkeit und kriegerische Kraft.
The glorious and courageous Hanuman his head and shoulders contracted, summoned up all his energy and vigour.
FAQs
Dharma here is disciplined self-mastery: before a righteous act, Hanumān gathers and governs his powers rather than acting impulsively.
At Mahendra mountain, Hanumān readies himself internally and physically for the ocean-crossing mission to find Sītā.
Vīrya with restraint—courage joined to composure and focused intention.