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Shloka 5.1.198

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

यस्य त्वेतानि चत्वारि वानरेन्द्र यथा तव।।।।धृतिर्दृष्टिर्मतिर्दाक्ष्यं सः कर्मसु न सीदति।

yasya tv etāni catvāri vānarendra yathā tava ||

dhṛtir dṛṣṭir matir dākṣyaṃ saḥ karmasu na sīdati |

O lord of vanaras, whoever possesses these four—fortitude, clear vision, intelligence, and skill—as you do, will not falter in his undertakings.

"O lord of vanaras! he in whom these four qualities, fortitude, vision, intelligence and dexterity exist as in you will achieve his mission and not get lost".

H
Hanumān
V
Vānarendra (addressed title: lord of vanaras)

Dharma is sustained by inner virtues: right aims succeed when supported by fortitude, clarity, sound judgment, and skillful execution.

Celestial observers summarize the qualities that enabled Hanumān to overcome Siṃhikā and affirm that such virtues prevent failure in duty.

A complete ethical-heroic toolkit: dhṛti (steadfastness), dṛṣṭi (clarity), mati (discernment), and dākṣya (competence).