Shloka 5.1.121

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

त्वं हि देववरिष्ठस्य मारुतस्य महात्मनः।पुत्रस्तस्यैव वेगेन सदृशः कपिकुञ्जर।।।।

Transliteration

tvaṃ hi deva-variṣṭhasya mārutasya mahātmanaḥ | putras tasyaiva vegena sadṛśaḥ kapikuñjara ||

Translation

For you are truly the son of the great-souled Wind-god, foremost among the gods; and in speed you are like him, O elephant among monkeys.

Context

"O foremost among the vanaras! you are the son of the high-souled Wind-god's, pre-eminent among the gods, you are also equal to him in speed.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Respect for noble lineage and virtues: recognising a person’s dharmic potential through their qualities and origin.

What is the narrative situation?

Maināka continues praising Hanumān, linking his extraordinary speed to his divine parentage.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s god-like speed and greatness, presented as innate yet directed toward duty.