Shloka 6.9.11

विभीषणोपदेशः — Vibhishana’s Counsel to Ravana

Devanagari script

समुद्रंलङ्घयित्वातुघोरंनदनदीपतिम् ।गतिंहनूमतोलोकेकोविद्यात्तर्कयेतवा ।।।।

Transliteration

samudraṃ laṅghayitvā tu ghoraṃ nadanadīpatim | gatiṃ hanūmato loke ko vidyāt tarkayet vā ||

Translation

Hanumān has leapt across the dreadful ocean, lord of rivers and streams—who in this world could have known, or even imagined, such a feat?

Context

"Hanuman has crossed over the ocean, a Lord of streams and rivers and arrived. Who can ever know or think of such a task in this world?"

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Ocean (Samudra)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes intellectual honesty: recognize demonstrated merit and do not dismiss proven capability; arrogance that ignores facts leads to adharma and ruin.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker cites Hanumān’s ocean-leap as concrete proof that Rāma’s side possesses extraordinary power, urging caution in counsel.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s extraordinary vīrya and determination in service of a righteous cause.