Shloka 5.1.34

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तस्य लाङ्गूलमाविद्धमात्तवेगस्य पृष्ठतः।ददृशे गरुडेनेव ह्रियमाणो महोरगः।।।।

Transliteration

tasya lāṅgūlam āviddham āttavegasya pṛṣṭhataḥ | dadṛśe garuḍeneva hriyamāṇo mahoragaḥ ||

Translation

Behind him, as he gathered full speed, his tail—curled and lifted—appeared like a mighty serpent being borne away by Garuḍa.

Context

Hanuman had the tail curled at his back which appeared like a big serpent being carried off by Garuda.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Garuḍa (by simile)
• Great serpent (mahoraga, by simile)
• Tail (lāṅgūla)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast forward movement once duty is known—Hanumān “gathers speed” toward service, not wavering in truth-bound resolve.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān’s body language and momentum are described as he transitions from preparation into the act of leaping.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Udyama (energetic effort): the verse highlights decisive acceleration toward a difficult righteous undertaking.