Shloka 5.1.87

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

तस्मिन् प्लवगशार्दूले प्लवमाने हनूमति।इक्ष्वाकुकुलमानार्थी चिन्तयामास सागरः।।।।

Transliteration

tasmin plavagaśārdūle plavamāne hanūmati |

ikṣvākukulamānārthī cintayāmāsa sāgaraḥ ||

Translation

As Hanumān—the tiger among leaping beings—was in mid-flight, the Ocean began to reflect, seeking the honor and welfare of the Ikṣvāku line.

Context

While the monkey-chief was leaping (across the sea) the Sea-god wished the well-being of the Ikshvaku family and honoured him. (The Sea-god belonged to the same race) :

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sāgara (Sea/Ocean-god)
• Ikṣvāku dynasty

FAQs

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

Gratitude and loyalty to rightful lineage: Sāgara’s concern for Ikṣvāku honor reflects dharma as remembrance of benefaction and protection of the righteous.

What is the narrative situation?

The Ocean-god, witnessing Hanumān’s crossing, considers how to respond in a way that supports Rāma’s cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and kula-maryādā (upholding the honor of a noble line).