Shloka 5.1.84

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तताप न हि तं सूर्यः प्लवन्तं वानरोत्तमम्।सिषेवे च तदा वायू रामकार्यार्थसिद्धये।।।।

Transliteration

tatāpa na hi taṃ sūryaḥ plavantaṃ vānarottamam |

siṣeve ca tadā vāyū rāmakāryārthasiddhaye ||

Translation

The sun did not scorch that best of monkeys as he flew; and then the Wind served him too—favorable and cooling—so that Rāma’s purpose might be fulfilled.

Context

The Sun spared Hanuman from the heat and even the Wind-god served him, blowing cool while he was taking leaps in order to fulfil Rama's mission.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sun (Sūrya)
• Wind (Vāyu)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

When a mission is dharmic, even nature aligns to support it; the verse frames cosmic cooperation as serving Satya and righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

During the ocean-crossing, Hanumān receives supportive conditions: the sun’s heat is restrained and the wind aids him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kārya-niṣṭhā (commitment to the entrusted task for Rāma).