Shloka 5.1.28

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

शुश्रुवुश्च तदा शब्दमृषीणां भावितात्मनाम्।चारणानां च सिद्धानां स्थितानां विमलेऽम्बरे।।।।

Transliteration

śuśruvuś ca tadā śabdam ṛṣīṇāṃ bhāvitātmanām | cāraṇānāṃ ca siddhānāṃ sthitānāṃ vimale ’mbare ||

Translation

Then they heard the sound, raised by the self-disciplined seers, by the Cāraṇas, and by the Siddhas, who stood stationed in the stainless sky.

Context

Then the vidyadharas heard the words of praise(of Hanuman) by the sages, seekers of the ultimate truth, the charanas and the siddhas who stood and watched in the clear sky:

Characters & Entities

• Ṛṣis
• Bhāvitātmans
• Cāraṇas
• Siddhas
• Sky (ambara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is affirmed through truthful praise: realized beings publicly recognize and support righteous effort, strengthening moral action through collective acknowledgement.

What is the narrative situation?

Celestial sages and perfected beings, gathered in the sky, voice sounds of acclaim as Hanumān’s mission reaches a pivotal threshold.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s praiseworthiness—his readiness for selfless service—elicits recognition from those devoted to truth and spiritual discipline.