Shloka 5.1.14

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तेन चोत्तमवीर्येण पीड्यमानः स पर्वतः।सलिलं सम्प्रसुस्राव मदं मत्त इव द्विपः।।।।

Transliteration

tena cottama-vīryeṇa pīḍyamānaḥ sa parvataḥ | salilaṃ samprasusrāva madaṃ matta iva dvipaḥ ||

Translation

Pressed down by him of supreme strength, that mountain let streams of water flow out—like an intoxicated elephant exuding rut-fluid.

Context

The mountain pressed hard under the feet of the valiant (Hanuman), discharged streams of water just as an elephant in rut would exude water of intoxication.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Maināka (contextual: ‘that mountain’)
• Ocean setting (implicit)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strength governed by purpose: Hanumān’s immense force appears, but it is in service of a rightful mission, not aggression.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān interacts with the mountain during his leap, the mountain responds physically under the pressure of his power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Might (bala) coupled with restraint—power is present yet directed.