Shloka 5.1.101

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

हिरण्यनाभो मैनाको निशम्य लवणाम्भसः।।।।उत्पपात जलात्तूर्णं महाद्रुमलतायुतः।

Transliteration

hiraṇyanābho maināko niśamya lavaṇāmbhasaḥ |

utpapāta jalāt tūrṇaṁ mahādrumalatāyutaḥ ||

Translation

Hearing the Ocean’s command, Maināka—gold-bosomed and adorned with great trees and creepers—rose swiftly up from the waters.

Context

Hearing the command of the god of the ocean, mount Mainaka, rich in gold and covered with trees and creepers rose up at once from the water.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka
• Ocean (salt waters / Sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is responsiveness to a righteous request: Maināka promptly acts to support Hanumān’s sacred mission.

What is the narrative situation?

The ocean’s presiding power prompts Maināka to emerge so that Hanumān may be offered relief during his crossing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prompt helpfulness—swift action aligned with duty.