Shloka 5.1.106

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

जातरूपमयैः शृङ्गैर्भ्राजमानैः स्वयंप्रभैः।।।।आदित्यशतसङ्काशः सोऽभवद्गिरिसत्तमः।

Transliteration

jātarūpamayaiḥ śṛṅgair bhrājamānaiḥ svayaṅprabhaiḥ |

ādityaśatasaṅkāśaḥ so 'bhavad girisattamaḥ ||

Translation

That most excellent mountain blazed with self-radiant golden peaks, like the splendor of a hundred suns.

Context

The noble mountain, Mainaka was glittering like a thousand Suns with self-effulgent golden peaks shining.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka
• Sun (Āditya)

FAQs

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

Dharma is framed as radiant excellence: support for a righteous cause is depicted as luminous and elevating.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator continues describing Maināka’s glorious appearance after emerging from the sea.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas as auspicious power—splendor that serves protection and aid rather than domination.