Shloka 5.1.183

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

अद्य दीर्घस्य कालस्य भविष्याम्यहमाशिता।इदं हि मे महत्सत्त्वं चिरस्य वशमागतम्।।5.1.183।।

Transliteration

adya dīrghasya kālasya bhaviṣyāmy aham āśitā |

idaṃ hi me mahatsattvaṃ cirasya vaśam āgatam || 5.1.183 ||

Translation

Today, after a long time, I shall be satisfied; for this great being has at last come within my power.

Characters & Entities

• Siṃhikā
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

It warns that adharma frames others as objects for consumption and control; dharma, by contrast, respects life and restrains appetite and violence.

What is the narrative situation?

Simhika, having noticed Hanuman, believes she can seize and devour him, and expresses her confidence in gaining control over him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrastive framing: Hanuman’s steadfastness will soon meet Simhika’s greed—highlighting the Ramayana theme that greed leads to downfall.