Shloka 5.1.132

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

त्वरते कार्यकालो मे अहश्चाप्यतिवर्तते।प्रतिज्ञा च मया दत्ता न स्थातव्यमिहान्तरे।।।।

Transliteration

tvarate kāryakālo me ahaś cāpy ativartate |

pratijñā ca mayā dattā na sthātavyam ihāntare ||

Translation

My appointed time for the task presses on, and the day is slipping away; I have given my vow—so I must not stop here in the midst of it.

Context

"My commitment is hastening me. The day set (for the accomplishment of the task) is also drawing to a close. A vow is made and I will not halt in the middle of my work."

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Pratijñā (vow/promise)

FAQs

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

Satya as vow-keeping: once a promise is given for a righteous mission, one should not be diverted by comfort; commitment to duty governs personal preference.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman explains why he cannot pause to rest: the mission’s time is limited and his pledged duty requires uninterrupted progress.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resolve and fidelity to one’s word (pratijñā-pālana).