Shloka 45
सूर्य–कर्णोपदेशः
Sūrya’s Counsel to Karṇa on Kīrti and the Kuṇḍala
नलसेतुरिति ख्यातो योडद्यापि प्रथितो भुवि | रामस्थाज्ञां पुरस्कृत्य निर्यातो गिरिसंनिभ:,वह आज भी भूमण्डलमें “नलसेतु” के नामसे विख्यात है। श्रीरामजीकी आज्ञा मानकर समुद्रने उस पर्वताकार पुलको अपने ऊपर धारण किया
nalasetur iti khyāto yo ’dya api prathito bhuvi | rāmasthājñāṃ puraskṛtya niryāto girisaṃnibhaḥ ||
Essa ponte é célebre como a «Calçada de Nala» e, ainda hoje, é afamada na terra. Honrando a ordem de Rāma, o oceano sustentou sobre si aquela ponte, semelhante a uma montanha.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma as respectful compliance with a righteous authority: the ocean itself is portrayed as upholding Rāma’s command, suggesting that cosmic order supports rightful intent and disciplined action.
Markaṇḍeya recalls the famed ‘Nala’s Bridge,’ stating it remains celebrated even now; the ocean, in deference to Rāma’s order, supports the massive, mountain-like causeway.