Shloka 5.1.143

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

ततः प्रहर्षमगमद्विपुलं पर्वतोत्तमः।देवतानां पतिं दृष्ट्वा परितुष्टं शतक्रतुम्।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ praharṣam agamad vipulaṃ parvatottamaḥ | devatānāṃ patiṃ dṛṣṭvā parituṣṭaṃ śatakratum ||

Translation

Thereupon the excellent mountain was filled with great joy on seeing the lord of the gods—Śatakratu (Indra)—so fully satisfied.

Context

Thereafter Mainaka, the great mountain was delighted to see Indra, lord of the gods, performer of a hundred yajnas satisfied.

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Śatakratu, lord of the gods)
• Maināka / mountain (parvatottama)

FAQs

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

Dharma encourages reciprocal uplift: when righteous deeds are recognized by rightful authority, it strengthens the doer’s commitment to goodness.

What is the narrative situation?

After Indra’s commendation and blessing, the mountain feels deep joy at Indra’s satisfaction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rejoicing in dharmic validation—contentment rooted in having supported a righteous cause.