Shloka 5.1.76

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

दशयोजनविस्तीर्णा त्रिंशद्योजनमायता।छाया वानरसिंहस्य जले चारुतराभवत्।।।।

Transliteration

daśayojanavistīrṇā triṃśadyojanamāyatā | chāyā vānarasiṃhasya jale cārutarābhavat ||

Translation

In the water, the shadow of that lion among monkeys appeared most striking—ten yojanas broad and thirty yojanas long.

Context

The shadow of Hanuman, the lion among monkeys, thirty yojanas long and ten yojanas in breadth appeared more pleasing৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ocean water (jala)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in the visibility of righteous action: even the ‘shadow’ of one devoted to a just cause becomes notable—symbolizing the far-reaching impact of service.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān flies, the ocean surface reflects a vast shadow, illustrating his enlarged form and speed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mahattva (greatness): his expanded capacity to serve is portrayed through superhuman scale.