Shloka 5.1.73

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तस्य वेगसमुद्धूतं जलं सजलदं तदा।अम्बरस्थं विबभ्राज शारदाभ्रमिवाततम्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya vegasamuddhūtaṃ jalaṃ sajaladaṃ tadā | ambarasthaṃ vibabhrāja śāradābhram ivātatam ||

Translation

Then the water hurled up by his rushing speed—rising together with cloudlike spray—shone in the sky, spread out like an autumn cloud-bank.

Context

Then the water raised by his onrush along with the cloud widely spread in the sky shone like an outstreched autumnal cloud.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sky (ambara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown indirectly through disciplined effort: righteous purpose generates force and momentum; the verse poetically marks the power that arises from committed service.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān speeds over the ocean, the disturbed water rises and appears in the sky like a broad autumn cloud.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya with self-control: immense power is present, yet it is harnessed toward a single righteous goal.