Shloka 5.1.38

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

पद्भ्यां दृढमवस्थानं कृत्वा स कपिकुञ्जरः।निकुञ्च्य कर्णौ हनुमानुत्पतिष्यन् महाबलः।।वानरान् वानरश्रेष्ठ इदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

padbhyāṁ dṛḍham avasthānaṁ kṛtvā sa kapikuñjaraḥ | nikuñcya karṇau hanumān utpatiṣyan mahābalaḥ || vānarān vānaraśreṣṭha idaṁ vacanam abravīt ||

Translation

Planting his feet firmly, that elephant among monkeys—mighty Hanumān—drawing in his ears as he was about to spring, spoke these words to the vanaras.

Context

A mighty elephant among vanaras, Hanuman holding his feet firmly and standing in that position, contracted his ears and addressed the monkeys, when he was about to leap:

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible leadership—before undertaking a duty, Hanumān communicates and reassures his community.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān takes his stance to leap and begins speaking to the assembled vanaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness (dṛḍhatā) and leadership under pressure.