Shloka 5.58.19

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

Devanagari script

स चाप्यन्तर्हितः शैलो मानुषेण वपुष्मता।शरीरेण महाशैलः शैलेन च महोदधौ।।।।

Transliteration

sa cāpy antarhitaḥ śailo mānuṣeṇa vapuṣmatā |

śarīreṇa mahāśailaḥ śailena ca mahodadhau ||

Translation

And that mountain, having assumed a human form, vanished once more—so the great mountain remained concealed in the great ocean, in its own mountain-body.

Context

"Then the huge mountain in human form concealed as huge mountains remain hidden in the ocean.

Characters & Entities

• Maināka (mountain)
• Mahodadhi (great ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected indirectly as restraint and propriety: Maināka offers help, then withdraws back to his place—support is given without attachment or disruption of the larger righteous course.

What is the narrative situation?

After granting Hanumān leave to continue, Maināka ends the encounter by returning to concealment in the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Non-possessive generosity—aid is offered, and then the helper quietly withdraws.