Shloka 5.1.137

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तद् द्वितीयं हनुमतो दृष्ट्वा कर्म सुदुष्करम्।प्रशशंसुः सुराः सर्वे सिद्धाश्च परमर्षयः।।।।

Transliteration

tad dvitīyaṃ hanumato dṛṣṭvā karma suduṣkaram | praśaśaṃsuḥ surāḥ sarve siddhāś ca paramarṣayaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing this second exceedingly difficult feat of Hanumān, all the gods, the Siddhas, and the great seers praised him.

Context

Gods, siddhas as well as the great sages praised him for the second great achievment of Hanuman, which is impossible for others to accomplish.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Devas (gods)
• Siddhas
• Paramarṣis (great sages)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring genuine merit: righteous communities (gods and sages) openly commend extraordinary service done for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Celestial beings witness Hanumān’s formidable progress in the leap and respond with praise.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Excellence in service (sevā-parāyaṇatā) and extraordinary capability used for a righteous mission.