Shloka 5.1.191

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

घनराजीव गर्जन्ती वानरं समभिद्रवत्।।5.1.190।।स ददर्श ततस्तस्या विवृतं सुमहन्मुखम्।कायमात्रं च मेधावी मर्माणि च महाकपिः।।5.1.191।।

Transliteration

ghanarājīva garjantī vānaraṃ samabhidravat || 5.1.190 ||

sa dadarśa tatas tasyā vivṛtaṃ sumahanmukham |

kāyamātraṃ ca medhāvī marmāṇi ca mahākapiḥ || 5.1.191 ||

Translation

Roaring like a dense mass of thunderclouds, Siṃhikā charged the vanara. Then the wise great monkey observed her enormous, opened mouth and discerned her vital points.

Context

Roaring like a heavy mass of clouds, Simhika chased Hanuman. Intelligent Hanuman observed her enormous mouth and noticed her vital parts.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Siṃhikā

FAQs

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

Right action begins with right seeing: discernment (viveka) supports dharmic success, especially under sudden threat.

What is the narrative situation?

A combined/duplicated transmission reiterates Siṃhikā’s charge and Hanumān’s rapid assessment of how to defeat her.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and tactical wisdom—calm analysis in the midst of danger.