Shloka 5.1.85

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

ऋषयस्तुष्टुवुश्चैनं प्लवमानं विहायसा।जगुश्च देवगन्धर्वाः प्रशंसन्तो महौजसम्।।।।

Transliteration

ṛṣayas tuṣṭuvuś cainaṃ plavamānaṃ vihāyasā |

jaguś ca devagandharvāḥ praśaṃsanto mahaujasam ||

Translation

As he coursed through the sky, sages extolled him; and gods and Gandharvas sang, praising that mighty one of great splendor.

Context

The sages praised him while he was coursing through the sky, the gods and gandharvas sang in praise of him extolling his majesty and vigour.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ṛṣis
• Devas
• Gandharvas
• sky (vihāyas)

FAQs

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

Dharma is upheld by the approval of the wise: the praise of ṛṣis symbolizes moral validation of Hanumān’s selfless service.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān’s flight becomes a cosmic spectacle, witnessed and celebrated by sages and celestial beings.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Tejas (radiant strength) directed toward a righteous end.