Shloka 1.17.26

सप्तदशः सर्गः — देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः (Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies)

Devanagari script

दारयेयु: क्षितिं पद्भ्यामाप्लवेयुर्महार्णवम्।नभ:स्थलम् विशेयुश्च गृह्णीयुरपि तोयदान्।।।।

Transliteration

dārayeyuḥ kṣitiṃ padbhyām āplaveyur mahārṇavam | nabhaḥsthalam viśeyuś ca gṛhṇīyur api toyadān || 1.17.26 ||

Translation

With their feet they could cleave the earth; with a single leap they could cross the great ocean; they could enter the vast expanse of the sky—and even seize the rain-bearing clouds.

Context

They could cause cleavage to this earth with their feet, cross the mighty ocean with one leap and enter the sky and even seize the clouds.

Characters & Entities

• earth (kṣiti)
• ocean (mahārṇava)
• sky (nabhas)
• clouds (toyadāḥ)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is implied through power restrained by purpose: extraordinary strength is meaningful when it serves protection and righteousness, not domination—anticipating the divine mission behind these births.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration describes the superhuman capabilities associated with the divinely ordained offspring/forces, highlighting their immense potential.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śakti (power) oriented toward dharma—strength portrayed as an instrument for upholding order rather than mere display.