Shloka 5.1.3

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

अथ वैडूर्यवर्णेषु शाद्वलेषु महाबलः।धीरः सलिलकल्पेषु विचचार यथासुखम्।।।।

Transliteration

atha vaiḍūryavarṇeṣu śādvaleṣu mahābalaḥ | dhīraḥ salilakalpeṣu vicacāra yathāsukham ||

Translation

Then the mighty and steadfast one moved at ease over grassy tracts, vaidūrya-hued and marsh-like, as though they were sheets of water.

Context

Tawny-hued Hanuman, gifted with extraordinary strength and patience happily strolled on the marshy tracts of grassy land which had the colour of vaidurya.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Grassy tracts (śādvala)
• Marsh-like ground (salilakalpa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes inner discipline: Hanumān’s calm movement shows mastery over self, a prerequisite for righteous action under pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

Before the leap, Hanumān surveys and moves about the terrain on the mountain, preparing himself physically and mentally.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (steadfast composure): even with immense strength, Hanumān remains controlled and purposeful.