Shloka 5.1.69

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

सागरस्योर्मिजालानामुरसा शैलवर्ष्मणाम्।अभिघ्नंस्तु महावेगः पुप्लुवे स महाकपिः।।।।

Transliteration

sāgarasyormijālānām urasā śailavarṣmaṇām | abhighnaṃs tu mahāvegaḥ pupluve sa mahākapiḥ ||

Translation

Swift as he was, that great monkey sped on, striking with his chest the ocean’s interlaced waves, which rose with bodies like mountains.

Context

As the great vanara was flying swiftly, the oceanic waves in rows dashing against his chest rose as high as the mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ocean (Sāgara)
• Waves (Ūrmi)

FAQs

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

Dharma is perseverance against resistance: obstacles (mountain-like waves) are met directly and endured for the sake of a truthful and righteous objective.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues his passage, his forward motion colliding with and lifting the ocean’s waves.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhairya (steadfast endurance) and bala (strength) in confronting impediments.