Shloka 5.1.139

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

उवाच वचनं धीमान् परितोषात्सगद्गदम्।सुनाभं पर्वतश्रेष्ठं स्वयमेव शचीपतिः।।।।

Transliteration

uvāca vacanaṃ dhīmān paritoṣāt sa-gadgadam | sunābhaṃ parvata-śreṣṭhaṃ svayam eva śacī-patiḥ ||

Translation

Then Śacī’s lord, the wise Indra himself, spoke to Sunābha, the best of mountains—his voice faltering with delight.

Context

Indra, the lord of Sachi, was personally satisfied and spoke to Mainaka, the best of mountains, in faltering tone, his throat choked out of joy.

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Śacī
• Sunābha (mountain)
• Parvata (mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes gratitude expressed by leaders: Indra models righteous appreciation for support given to a noble mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra, moved with joy, addresses the mountain that has acted in support of Hanumān.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Grateful acknowledgment (kṛtajñatā) and benevolent authority.