Shloka 5.1.142

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

रामस्यैष हितायैव याति दाशरथेर्हरिः।सत्क्रियां कुर्वता तस्य तोषितोऽस्मि दृढं त्वया।।।।

Transliteration

rāmasyaiṣa hitāyaiva yāti dāśarather hariḥ | satkriyāṃ kurvatā tasya toṣito ’smi dṛḍhaṃ tvayā ||

Translation

This Vānara goes solely for the welfare of Rāma, Daśaratha’s son. By honoring him with due regard, you have truly and firmly pleased me.

Context

"The vanara has gone on a mission to help the son of Dasaratha. I am highly pleased with the service rendered to him.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Daśaratha
• Hanumān (implied as ‘this Vānara’)
• Indra

FAQs

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

Dharma teaches respect toward those acting for a righteous cause: honoring a dharmic envoy is honoring the dharmic mission itself.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra clarifies that Hanumān’s journey is for Rāma’s good and commends the mountain for receiving/supporting him properly.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence (satkāra) and service-mindedness toward virtuous agents.