Shloka 169
समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः
Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing
प्रविष्टोऽस्मि हि ते वक्त्रं दाक्षायणि नमोऽस्तु ते।गमिष्ये यत्र वैदेही सत्यं चासीद्वरस्तव।।।।
praviṣṭo 'smi hi te vaktraṃ dākṣāyaṇi namo 'stu te | gamiṣye yatra vaidehī satyaṃ cāsīd varas tava ||
「ダークシャーヤニーよ、私はまことに汝の口へ入った。汝に礼拝する。いま私はヴァイデーヒーのいる所へ向かおう。汝の授けた恩寵は真実に成就した。」
"O Dakshayani! I have indeed entered your mouth and your boon has come true (as nobody can go against the boon of the Creator). Allow me to proceed in quest of Vaidhehi. My salutations to you."
FAQs
Satya and maryādā (respectful conduct): Hanumān speaks truthfully about fulfilling the condition and offers reverence, showing that righteousness includes courtesy even amid conflict.
After entering and exiting Surasā’s mouth, Hanumān formally declares completion of her boon’s requirement and seeks permission to continue toward Sītā.
Truthfulness with humility: he asserts success without arrogance and honors Surasā as a divine figure.