Shloka 5.1.184

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

इति सञ्चिन्त्य मनसा छायामस्य समाक्षिपत्।छायायां गृह्यमाणायां चिन्तयामास वानरः।।।।

Transliteration

iti sañcintya manasā chāyām asya samākṣipat |

chāyāyāṃ gṛhyamāṇāyāṃ cintayāmāsa vānaraḥ ||

Translation

Having thought thus, she seized his shadow; and when his shadow was being held, the vānara Hanuman began to deliberate.

Context

Thinking thus, she dragged him by his shadow before she took hold of him, Hanuman started deliberating within.

Characters & Entities

• Siṃhikā
• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma includes viveka (discernment): when obstructed, a righteous agent pauses to assess and choose proportionate action rather than reacting blindly.

What is the narrative situation?

Simhika uses her power to catch Hanuman by his shadow, slowing or arresting his movement; Hanuman realizes something is wrong and thinks strategically.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Buddhi (intelligent judgment): Hanuman’s first response is analysis, not panic.