Shloka 5.1.88

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

साहाय्यं वानरेन्द्रस्य यदि नाहं हनूमत:।करिष्यामि भविष्यामि सर्ववाच्यो विवक्षताम्।।।।

Transliteration

sāhāyyaṃ vānarendrasya yadi nāhaṃ hanūmataḥ |

kariṣyāmi bhaviṣyāmi sarvavācyo vivakṣatām ||

Translation

“If I do not render help to Hanumān, the lord among monkeys, I shall become blameworthy in the speech of all the wise.”

Context

'If I fail to help the monkey-chief, the wise will blame me'.

Characters & Entities

• Sāgara (Sea-god)
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma includes accountability before the wise: failing to support a righteous endeavor is morally blameworthy, so one should assist Satya’s cause when able.

What is the narrative situation?

The Ocean-god reasons that he must aid Hanumān during the crossing, or else incur censure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Moral responsibility (kartavya-bodha) and readiness to support the righteous.