Shloka 6.126.18

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

हिरण्यनाभंशैलेन्द्रंकाञ्चनंपश्यमैथिलि ।।।।विश्रमार्थंहनुमतोभित्त्वासागरमुत्थितम् ।

Transliteration

hiraṇyanābhaṃ śailendraṃ kāñcanaṃ paśya maithili | viśramārthaṃ hanumato bhittvā sāgaram utthitam ||

Translation

Maithilī, behold Hiraṇyanābha, the golden king of mountains—risen after cleaving the sea—so that Hanumān might rest while crossing.

Context

"Mythili! See the mountain which has golden caves and has risen cleaving the ocean in order to give place for Hanuman to rest while crossing the ocean."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā (Maithilī)
• Rāma
• Hanumān
• Hiraṇyanābha (mountain)
• Ocean (Sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by timely help and service: even nature (or providence) is portrayed as aiding a righteous messenger, enabling the completion of duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma points out a mountain associated with Hanumān’s ocean-crossing, recalling the supportive events that enabled Sītā’s rescue.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s dedication—tireless service to dharma, aided by supportive forces when the mission is righteous.