Shloka 5.1.138

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

देवताश्चाभवन् हृष्टास्तत्रस्थास्तस्य कर्मणा।काञ्चनस्य सुनाभस्य सहस्राक्षश्च वासवः।।।।

Transliteration

devatāś cābhavan hṛṣṭās tatrasthās tasya karmaṇā | kāñcanasya sunābhasya sahasrākṣaś ca vāsavaḥ ||

Translation

The gods present there were delighted by his deed; and Vāsava—Indra of the thousand eyes—rejoiced as well, in regard to the golden Sunābha.

Context

The gods who happened to be present at that time (on the mountain) and the thousand-eyed Indra were delighted by the gesture of golden Sunabha (Mainaka) mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Devas (gods)
• Indra (Vāsava, Sahasrākṣa)
• Sunābha (name associated here; in context linked with Maināka/Hiraṇyanābha tradition)
• Maināka (contextual mountain figure)

FAQs

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

Dharma affirms supportive acts toward a righteous endeavor: even celestial authorities approve and rejoice when aid is offered to one acting for justice.

What is the narrative situation?

The assembled gods and Indra respond with joy to the mountain’s supportive gesture within Hanumān’s ocean-crossing episode.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Encouragement and sanction of righteous assistance—helping the dharmic messenger is treated as praiseworthy.