Shloka 5.1.147

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

अयं वातात्मजः श्रीमान्प्लवते सागरोपरि।हनुमान्नाम तस्य त्वं मुहूर्तं विघ्नमाचर।।5.1.146।।राक्षसं रूपमास्थाय सुघोरं पर्वतोपमम्।दंष्ट्राकरालं पिङ्गाक्षं वक्त्रं कृत्वा नभः समम्।।5.1.147।।

Transliteration

ayaṁ vātātmajaḥ śrīmān plavate sāgaropari | hanumān nāma tasya tvaṁ muhūrtaṁ vighnam ācara || (5.1.146) rākṣasaṁ rūpam āsthāya sughoraṁ parvatopamam | daṁṣṭrākarālaṁ piṅgākṣaṁ vaktraṁ kṛtvā nabhaḥ samam || (5.1.147)

Translation

Assuming a most dreadful rākṣasa form—mountain-like in size, with fearsome fangs, tawny eyes, and a mouth as wide as the sky—obstruct for a moment Hanumān, the illustrious son of the Wind, as he flies over the sea.

Context

"The glorious son of the Windgod, called Hanuman, is crossing the ocean. Obstruct him for sometime by assuming the hideous form of a demon, gigantic as a mountain, fearful with yellowishbrown eyes, with big teeth and a wide mouth like the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Vayu (Wind-god)
• Ocean (Sāgara)
• Surasā

FAQs

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

Consistency under repeated challenges: dharma is maintained even when the same fear or obstacle confronts one again.

What is the narrative situation?

A duplicated transmission of the gods’ command to Surasā appears in this recension, reiterating the planned test.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s unwavering courage—robust enough to withstand reiterated intimidation.