Shloka 4.45.15

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

अहं योजनसङ्ख्यायाः प्लविता नात्र संशयः।शतं योजनसङ्ख्यायाश्शतं समधिकं ह्यहम्।।4.45.15।।

Transliteration

ahaṃ yojanasaṅkhyāyāḥ plavitā nātra saṃśayaḥ |

śataṃ yojanasaṅkhyāyāḥ śataṃ samadhikaṃ hy aham ||4.45.15||

Translation

“I can leap a distance measured in a hundred yojanas—there is no doubt of it.” Another declared, “I can leap a hundred yojanas more than that.”

Context

'I can doubtless cross a distance of a hundred yojanas' said one. Another said,' I can leap a hundred yojanas more'.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Competence offered in service of a righteous mission: ability is pledged not for vanity alone but to ensure success in Rāma’s cause.

What is the narrative situation?

As search parties are being organized, vanaras compare their leaping range to demonstrate they can cross vast distances in the pursuit of Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śakti (capacity) joined with kartavya-bhāva (sense of duty), emphasizing readiness for arduous travel.