Shloka 5.1.95

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

स एष कपिशार्दूलस्त्वामुपर्येति वीर्यवान्।।।।हनूमान्रामकार्यार्थं भीमकर्मा खमाप्लुतः।

Transliteration

sa eṣa kapiśārdūlas tvām upary eti vīryavān | hanūmān rāmakāryārthaṃ bhīmakarmā kham āplutaḥ ||

Translation

That valiant Hanumān—tiger among monkeys, doer of formidable deeds—has sprung into the sky for Rāma’s purpose and is flying over you.

Context

"Valiant Hanuman, a tiger among monkeys and a performer of dreadful deeds, is flying over you to fulfil Rama's mission

Characters & Entities

• Samudra (Ocean)
• Maināka
• Hanumān
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Service to a righteous cause: Hanumān’s strength is directed toward Rāma’s dharmic mission, not personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Samudra identifies the approaching Hanumān to Maināka, explaining why assistance is needed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya with purpose: courageous power yoked to duty and devotion.