Ramayana — Sundara Kanda, Sarga 1, Shloka 74
समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः
Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing
तिमिनक्रझषाः कूर्मा दृश्यन्ते विवृतास्तदा।वस्त्रापकर्षणेनेव शरीराणि शरीरिणाम्।।।।
timinakrajhaṣāḥ kūrmā dṛśyante vivṛtās tadā | vastrāpakarṣaṇen eva śarīrāṇi śarīriṇām ||
そのとき、鯨や鰐や大魚や亀があらわとなった。まるで衣を引きはがされ、身ある者の肢体が露わになるように。
On account of the sea-water rising up, the whales, crocodiles, fish and tortoises laid bare like the limbs of the body disrobed.
FAQs
Dharma is conveyed through the idea that actions have consequences in the world: even a righteous mission can disturb nature, reminding one to act with awareness and restraint.
The ocean is churned by Hanumān’s passage, making hidden sea-creatures visible, as if the sea’s covering were drawn aside.
Effective strength (śakti) in service: his power is so great it changes the visible surface of the ocean.