Shloka 5.1.58

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तस्य विद्युत्प्रभाकारे वायुमार्गानुसारिणः।।।।नयने विप्रकाशेते पर्वतस्थाविवानलौ।

Transliteration

tasya vidyutprabhākāre vāyumārgānusāriṇaḥ |

nayane viprakāśete parvatasthāv ivānalau ||

Translation

As he sped through the sky along the wind’s path, his eyes, bright with lightning’s radiance, blazed like two fires upon a mountain.

Context

As he was moving in the sky following the direction of the wind, his eyes blazed like two fires burning on the mountain, flashing like lightning.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• vāyu (wind)
• ākāśa (sky)
• vidyut (lightning)
• anala (fire)
• parvata (mountain)

FAQs

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

Tejas is dharmic when aligned with service: Hanumān’s blazing eyes signify focused awareness used for protection and truthful accomplishment, not domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān moves swiftly through the air, and the narrator highlights the brilliance of his eyes as an omen of power and success.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas with ekāgratā (concentration)—radiant energy guided by purpose.