Shloka 5.1.35

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

बाहू संस्तम्भयामास महापरिघसन्निभौ।ससाद च कपिः कट्यां चरणौ सञ्चुकोच च।।।।

Transliteration

bāhū saṃstambhayāmāsa mahāparighasannibhau | sasāda ca kapiḥ kaṭyāṃ caraṇau sañcukoca ca ||

Translation

The monkey braced his arms—like massive iron bars—then crouched at the waist and drew in his feet, compressing himself to spring.

Context

The monkey fixed his arms, looking like iron clubs, firmly on the mountain andcrouched his waist and contracted his feet.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Mountain (implied support point)
• Arms (bāhū)
• Feet (caraṇau)

FAQs

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

Dharma is careful preparation in righteous work: strength is applied with method, showing that right ends require disciplined means.

What is the narrative situation?

Immediately before takeoff, Hanumān braces his limbs against the mountain and compresses his body to generate the leap.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Niścaya (firm resolve) combined with skill: his posture shows focused intention and readiness to bear responsibility.