Shloka 5.1.44

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वा तु हनुमान्वानरान्वानरोत्तमः।।5.1.43।।उत्पपाताथ वेगेन वेगवानविचारयन्।सुपर्णमिव चात्मानं मेने स कपिकुञ्जरः।।5.1.44।।

Transliteration

dvijān vitrāsayan dhīmān urasā pādapān haran | mṛgāṁś ca subahūn nighnan pravṛddha iva kesarī ||

Translation

Wise Hanumān moved like a full-grown lion—frightening birds, wrenching up trees with his chest, and trampling many animals.

Context

Having thus addressed the monkeys the foremost of vanaras,Hanuman endowed with great speed leaped without any exertion. The elephant among monkeys felt like Garuda.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• dvija (birds)
• pādapa (trees)
• mṛga (animals)
• kesarī (lion, as simile)

FAQs

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

Power is portrayed as mission-oriented energy; in dharmic narratives, strength is meaningful when directed toward protecting righteousness, not mere display.

What is the narrative situation?

A descriptive passage highlighting Hanumān’s mighty movement and leonine force as he advances in preparation for the great task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Physical prowess guided by intelligence (dhī) and purposeful intent.