Shloka 5.1.97

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

कुरु साचिव्यमस्माकं न नः कार्यमतिक्रमेत्।।।।कर्तव्यमकृतं कार्यं सतां मन्युमुदीरयेत्।

Transliteration

kuru sācivyam asmākaṃ na naḥ kāryam atikramet | kartavyam akṛtaṃ kāryaṃ satāṃ manyum udīrayet ||

Translation

Act as our counsellor, so that our purpose does not slip away; for when a duty that ought to be done is left undone, it stirs the indignation of the righteous.

Context

"You may act as our minister and let us not miss this chance. Pious men lose their cool if a worthy act is left unfulfilled.

Characters & Entities

• Samudra (Ocean)
• Maināka
• Sat (the righteous/good people)

FAQs

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

Kartavya: neglecting a rightful duty is a moral failure; the righteous feel justified displeasure when good work is left incomplete.

What is the narrative situation?

Samudra urges Maināka to cooperate so the opportunity to help Hanumān is not lost.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Conscientiousness: completing what ought to be done, without letting duty lapse.