Shloka 5.56.8

षट्पञ्चाशः सर्गः — वैदेही-आश्वासनम् तथा अरिष्टारोहणम् (Consoling Sita and Ascending Mount Arishta)

Devanagari script

एवमाश्वास्य वैदेहीं हनुमान् मारुतात्मजः।गमनाय मतिं कृत्वा वैदेहीमभ्यवादयत्।।।।

Transliteration

sa lilaṅghayiṣur bhīmaṃ salīlaṃ lavaṇārṇavam | kallolāsphālavēlāntam utpapāta nabho hariḥ ||

Translation

Wishing to cross the dreadful salt ocean, whose mighty waves crashed upon the shore, Hanumān—the Vānara hero—leapt into the sky with effortless ease.

Context

Hanuman, son of the Wind-god having consoled Vaidehi, saluted her respectfully and decided to depart.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Lavaṇārṇava (the salt ocean)
• Shore (velā)

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadfast execution of entrusted duty: Hanumān advances despite daunting natural barriers, embodying faithful service (sevā) aligned with truth and righteousness.

What is the narrative situation?

After the mountain episode, Hanumān prepares to cross the formidable ocean and springs into the sky to begin the leap.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and determination—fearless action in pursuit of a righteous mission.