Shloka 5.1.42

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

सर्वथा कृतकार्योऽहमेष्यामि सह सीतया।आनयिष्यामि वा लङ्कां समुत्पाट्य सरावणाम्।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tu hanumān vānarān vānarottamaḥ | utpapāta atha vegena vegavān avicārayan | suparṇam iva cātmānaṁ mene sa kapikuñjaraḥ ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to the vanaras, Hanumān—foremost among them—sprang forth at speed, without hesitation; that great monkey felt himself like Suparṇa (Garuḍa).

Context

"I will, by all means return successful with Sita or else I will uproot Lanka along with Ravana and bring him here".

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānaras
• Suparṇa (Garuḍa)

FAQs

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

After truthful resolve comes decisive action—dharma is not only intention but timely execution for the sake of the vulnerable.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān finishes speaking and immediately launches into his ocean-crossing leap.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Swift, confident initiative (kriyā-śakti) aligned with a righteous aim.