Shloka 5.1.26

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

हारनूपुरकेयूरपारिहार्यधराः स्त्रियः।विस्मिताः सस्मितास्तस्थुराकाशे रमणैः सह।।।।

Transliteration

hāra-nūpura-keyūra-pārihārya-dharāḥ striyaḥ | vismitāḥ sa-smitās tasthur ākāśe ramaṇaiḥ saha ||

Translation

Adorned with necklaces, anklets, armlets, and other ornaments, the women stood in the sky—astonished and softly smiling—together with their lovers.

Context

Adorned with necklaces, anklets and armlets, the vidyadharis stayed wonder-struck in the sky, smiling gently in the company of their lovers.

Characters & Entities

• Vidyādhara women (vidyādharī, implied)
• Ākāśa (sky)

FAQs

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

The verse serves as a narrative contrast: worldly fascination and ornamentation are transient, while the epic’s dharma ideal is unwavering commitment to truth and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After the disturbance, the celestial women remain aloft, watching in amazement with their companions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indirectly, Hanumān’s awe-inspiring presence and controlled power—others pause, amazed, while he continues his purposeful mission.