Shloka 1.3.27

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

पर्वतारोहणं चापि सागरस्यापि लङ्घनम् ।समुद्रवचनाच्चैव मैनाकस्य च दर्शनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

parvatārohaṇaṃ cāpi sāgarasyāpi laṅghanam | samudra-vacanāc caiva mainākasya ca darśanam ||

Translation

He told of the ascent of the mountain, the crossing of the ocean, and—at the ocean’s prompting—the appearance of Maināka.

Context

(He described) the climbing of Mahendra mountain (by Hanuman), crossing the sea emergence of Mainaka hill at the command of the lord of ocean.

Characters & Entities

• Mahendra (mountain) (implicit in tradition)
• Ocean (Sāgara/Samudra)
• Maināka
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma-driven effort draws support: when one undertakes a truthful mission with discipline, nature and allies respond, offering aid without derailing the duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Nārada outlines Hanumān’s launch toward Laṅkā: climbing the mountain, leaping the ocean, and encountering Maināka offered as a resting place.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s steadfast focus—accepting help respectfully while not abandoning the primary duty.