Shloka 5.1.98

समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः — Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing

Devanagari script

सलिलादूर्ध्वमुत्तिष्ठ तिष्ठत्वेष कपिस्त्वयि।।।।अस्माकमतिथिश्चैव पूज्यश्च प्लवतां वरः।

Transliteration

salilād ūrdhvam uttiṣṭha tiṣṭhatu eṣa kapis tvayi | asmākam atithiś caiva pūjyaś ca plavatāṃ varaḥ ||

Translation

Rise up above the waters; let this monkey rest upon you. He is our guest and worthy of honor—the best among leapers.

Context

"Rise up from the waters. Let him rest on you since this noble monkey is our guest and worthy of worship.

Characters & Entities

• Samudra (Ocean)
• Maināka
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Atithi-dharma: a guest—especially one on a righteous mission—deserves rest, respect, and practical support.

What is the narrative situation?

Samudra commands Maināka to emerge so Hanumān can pause and regain strength mid-flight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hospitality joined to reverence: honoring merit through tangible assistance.