Shloka 5.1.36

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

संहृत्य च भुजौ श्रीमांस्तथैव च शिरोधराम्।तेजः सत्त्वं तथा वीर्यमाविवेश स वीर्यवान्।।।।

Transliteration

saṅhṛtya ca bhujau śrīmāṁs tathaiva ca śirodharām | tejaḥ sattvaṁ tathā vīryam āviveśa sa vīryavān ||

Translation

Glorious and valiant Hanumān drew in his shoulders and neck, and gathered within himself his radiance, steadiness of spirit, and martial vigor.

Context

The glorious and courageous Hanuman his head and shoulders contracted, summoned up all his energy and vigour.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined self-mastery: before a righteous act, Hanumān gathers and governs his powers rather than acting impulsively.

What is the narrative situation?

At Mahendra mountain, Hanumān readies himself internally and physically for the ocean-crossing mission to find Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya with restraint—courage joined to composure and focused intention.