Shloka 5.1.168

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

सोऽभिपत्याशु तद्वक्त्रं निष्पत्य च महाबलः।अन्तरिक्षे स्थितः श्रीमानिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

so 'bhipatyāśu tad vaktraṃ niṣpatya ca mahābalaḥ | antarikṣe sthitaḥ śrīmān idaṃ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

The mighty and glorious one swiftly darted into her mouth and, leaping back out, hovered in the sky and spoke these words.

Context

Glorious and mighty Hanuman quickly went into her mouth and got out and stood in the sky and said:.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Surasā

FAQs

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

Dharma is fulfilling a condition without violence or deceit: Hanumān satisfies the test’s literal demand (entering the mouth) while preserving his higher duty to continue the quest.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān executes his plan—entering Surasā’s mouth and exiting instantly—then prepares to formally address her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Presence of mind (pratyutpanna-mati): swift, correct action under pressure.