Shloka 5.1.83

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

प्लवमानं तु तं दृष्ट्वा प्लवङ्गं त्वरितं तदा।ववर्षुः पुष्पवर्षाणि देवगन्धर्वदानवाः।।।।

Transliteration

plavamānaṃ tu taṃ dṛṣṭvā plavaṅgaṃ tvaritaṃ tadā |

vavarṣuḥ puṣpavarṣāṇi devagandharvadānavāḥ ||

Translation

Seeing that swift-moving plavaṅga in mid-leap, the gods, Gandharvas, and Dānavas showered him with rains of flowers.

Context

Then seeing Hanuman crossing quickly, the gods, gandharvas and demons rained flowers on him.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Devas
• Gandharvas
• Dānavas
• flowers (puṣpa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is publicly affirmed: righteous effort in service of truth (Satya) and justice gains recognition, symbolized by celestial beings honoring Hanumān.

What is the narrative situation?

As Hanumān rapidly crosses the ocean, celestial beings celebrate his feat by showering flowers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Parākrama (valor) joined with sevā-bhāva (spirit of service).