Shloka 5.1.151

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

मम भक्षः प्रदिष्टस्त्वमीश्वरैर्वानरर्षभ।अहं त्वां भक्षयिष्यामि प्रविशेदं ममाननम्।।।।

Transliteration

mama bhakṣaḥ pradiṣṭas tvam īśvarair vānararṣabha | ahaṁ tvāṁ bhakṣayiṣyāmi praviśedaṁ mamānanam ||

Translation

O bull among the Vānaras, the Lords have appointed you as my food. I shall devour you—enter my mouth.

Context

"O bull among vanaras! the lords of the universe have provided you as food for me. I will eat you. Enter my mouth".

Characters & Entities

• Surasā
• Hanuman
• Lords (Īśvaras/Devas)

FAQs

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

A dharmic person must respond to coercion and fear without abandoning truth and duty; intimidation is a test of integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

Surasā confronts Hanuman and claims divine authorization to consume him, demanding that he enter her mouth.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s courage and commitment to his mission, which he must preserve while addressing an apparently divinely sanctioned demand.