Shloka 6.1.3

प्रथमः सर्गः — Rama Praises Hanuman; Anxiety over Crossing the Ocean

Devanagari script

न हि तं परिपश्यामि यस्तरेत महार्णवम् ।अन्यत्र गरुडाद्वायोरन्यत्र च हनूमतः ।।।।

Transliteration

na hi taṃ paripaśyāmi yas tareta mahārṇavam | anyatra garuḍād vāyor anyatra ca hanūmataḥ ||

Translation

Indeed, I see none who could cross the great ocean—except Garuḍa, or Vāyu, and except Hanumān.

Context

"None else than Garuda or Vayu have I seen to have crossed this great ocean crossed by you, Hanuman."

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Garuḍa
• Vāyu
• mahārṇava (the great ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful recognition of merit: a leader acknowledges extraordinary service and capability without jealousy, honoring virtue openly.

What is the narrative situation?

After Hanumān’s successful crossing to Laṅkā and return, his feat is being assessed and praised as nearly unparalleled.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s exceptional śakti and vīrya (power and heroism), grounded in devoted service.