Shloka 130
समुद्रलङ्घनारम्भः
Commencement of the Ocean-Crossing
श्रमं मोक्षय पूजां च गृहाण कपिसत्तम।प्रीतिं च बहुमन्यस्व प्रीतोऽस्मि तव दर्शनात्।।।।
śramaṃ mokṣaya pūjāṃ ca gṛhāṇa kapisattama |
prītiṃ ca bahumanyasva prīto ’smi tava darśanāt ||
श्रमं मोक्षय पूजां च गृहाण कपिसत्तम। प्रीतिं च बहुमन्यस्व प्रीतोऽस्मि तव दर्शनात्॥
"O noble monkey! oblige us by accepting our offering given with love and be relieved of your fatigue. Your presence itself is welcome to me".
FAQs
Atithi-dharma: sincere hospitality is a righteous act, and accepting it respectfully (when appropriate) honors the giver’s dharma and affection.
Maināka urges Hanuman, mid-flight, to rest briefly and accept an offering of welcome.
Maināka’s warmth and reverence toward a guest undertaking a truth-driven mission.