Shloka 5.58.20

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

Devanagari script

उत्तमं जवमास्थाय शेषं पन्थानमास्थितः।ततोऽहं सुचिरं कालं वेगेनाभ्यागमं पथि।।।।

Transliteration

uttamaṃ javam āsthāya śeṣaṃ panthānam āsthitaḥ | tato 'haṃ suciraṃ kālaṃ vegenābhyāgamaṃ pathi ||

Translation

Then, taking up my finest speed and setting out upon the remaining stretch of the route, I sped along the way for a long time.

Context

"Then with great speed I proceeded on my path. It took a long time to cross the ocean.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma here is steadfast performance of duty: once a righteous task is accepted, one persists without slackening.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān describes how he continued his journey across the remaining distance over the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (energetic resolve) and perseverance—Hanumān sustains effort over a long duration.