Shloka 5.58.12

सुन्दरकाण्डे अष्टपञ्चाशः सर्गः — हनुमद्वृत्तान्तकथनम्, सीताभिज्ञान-प्रदानम्, लङ्कादाह-वर्णनम्

Devanagari script

पितृव्यं चापि मां विद्धि सखायं मातरिश्वनः।।।।मैनाकमिति विख्यातं निवसन्तं महोदधौ।

Transliteration

pitṛvyaṃ cāpi māṃ viddhi sakhāyaṃ mātariśvanaḥ |

mainākam iti vikhyātaṃ nivasantaṃ mahodadhau |

Translation

Know me too as one like a paternal uncle to you—a friend of Mātariśvan (the Wind). I am famed as Maināka, dwelling in the great ocean.

Context

'Know me to be a friend of wind-god and so I am like your father's brother. I am dwelling in this great ocean and known as Mainaka.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka
• Mātariśvan (Vāyu/Wind-god)
• mahodadhi (great ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma of hospitality and gratitude: benevolence arises from remembered friendship and rightful obligation toward another’s welfare.

What is the narrative situation?

During Hanumān’s ocean-crossing (elsewhere in Sundara-kāṇḍa), Maināka introduces himself and offers supportive aid as a friend of Vāyu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and saṃbandha-dharma (duty arising from relationships).