Shloka 5.1.118

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

अस्माकमपि सम्बन्ध: कपिमुख्य त्वयास्ति वै।प्रख्यातस्त्रिषु लोकेषु महागुणपरिग्रहः।।।।

Transliteration

asmākam api sambandhaḥ kapimukhya tvayā 'sti vai | prakhyātas triṣu lokeṣu mahāguṇa-parigrahaḥ ||

Translation

O chief of monkeys, we too indeed have a bond with you—one founded upon great virtue, renowned across the three worlds.

Context

"O chief of monkeys!, indeed we too have a relationship with you based on merit which is well-known to all the three worlds.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka
• Hanumān
• three worlds (trailokya)

FAQs

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

Gratitude and recognition of virtue: righteous relationships are sustained by acknowledging merit and noble qualities.

What is the narrative situation?

Maināka explains why he feels connected to Hanumān and why he wishes to honour him during the ocean-crossing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Maināka’s gratitude and reverence for greatness (guṇa) as a basis for ethical conduct.