Shloka 5.1.31

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

इति विद्याधराः श्रुत्वा वचस्तेषां महात्मनाम्।तमप्रमेयं ददृशुः पर्वते वानरर्षभम्।।।।

Transliteration

iti vidyādharāḥ śrutvā vacas teṣāṃ mahātmanām | tam aprameyaṃ dadṛśuḥ parvate vānararṣabham ||

Translation

Hearing these words of the great souls, the Vidyādharas beheld him upon the mountain—Hanumān, the bull among Vānaras, immeasurable in might.

Context

The vidyadharas heard the sages speaking in that manner on the mountain. They beheld Hanuman, the bull among vanaras, whose strength was beyond measure.

Characters & Entities

• Vidyādharas
• Hanumān
• Mountain (Mahendra implied)
• Great souls (mahātmans: Ṛṣis/Cāraṇas/Siddhas in context)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld by discerning and honoring the righteous agent—recognition of virtue encourages moral action and strengthens communal faith in truth.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing the celestial praise, the Vidyādharas look down and see Hanumān poised on the mountain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Aparimita-bala (immeasurable strength) joined to purpose—Hanumān is portrayed as the foremost among his kind, fit for a dharmic mission.