Shloka 5.1.140

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

हिरण्यनाभ शैलेन्द्र परितुष्टोऽस्मि ते भृशम्।अभयं ते प्रयच्छामि तिष्ठ सौम्य यथासुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

hiraṇya-nābha śailendra parituṣṭo ’smi te bhṛśam | abhayaṃ te prayacchāmi tiṣṭha saumya yathā-sukham ||

Translation

“O Hiraṇyanābha, lord of mountains! I am greatly pleased with you. I grant you freedom from fear—stay, gentle one, as happily as you wish.”

Context

"O Hiranyanabha, the foremost among the mountains! I am highly pleased with you. I give you security (free from fear of losing wings). O pious one! you may stay on happily as you please.

Characters & Entities

• Indra
• Hiraṇyanābha
• Śailendra (mountain-lord epithet)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes protecting those who support righteousness: Indra rewards helpful conduct with assurance and safety.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra formally blesses the mountain, granting it security in return for its supportive action during Hanumān’s mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Just kingship/leadership: rewarding good deeds and removing fear for the virtuous.