Shloka 5.1.119

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

वेगवन्तः प्लवन्तो ये प्लवगा मारुतात्मज।तेषां मुख्यतमं मन्ये त्वामहं कपिकुञ्जर।।।।

Transliteration

vegavantaḥ plavanto ye plavagā mārutātmaja | teṣāṃ mukhyatamaṃ manye tvām ahaṃ kapikuñjara ||

Translation

O son of the Wind-god—among all the swift leaping monkeys, I regard you as the foremost, O elephant among monkeys.

Context

"O! son of the Wind-god! you are an elephant among monkeys, the foremost among them who move at a high speed.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka
• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Honouring excellence: dharmic speech recognizes true merit and encourages righteous endeavour.

What is the narrative situation?

Maināka praises Hanumān’s extraordinary capability as Hanumān continues his mission toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s exceptional strength and speed, acknowledged as leadership-quality among the vānaras.