Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 22, Shloka 45
सागरप्रशमनम् / The Pacification of the Ocean and the Building of Nala’s Bridge
एषसेतुंमहोत्साहःकरोतुमयिवानरः ।तमहंधारयिष्यामियथाह्येषपितातथा ।।।।
eṣa setuṃ mahotsāhaḥ karotu mayi vānaraḥ | tam ahaṃ dhārayiṣyāmi yathā hy eṣa pitā tathā ||
இந்தப் பெருந்துணிவுடைய வானரன் என்மேல் பாலம் அமைக்கட்டும்; நான் அதைத் தாங்குவேன்—ஏனெனில் திறமையில் இவன் தந்தையைப் போன்றவன்.
"This monkey is full of zeal. He will build a bridge over me, and I will bear it. In that way he is like his father."
FAQs
Dharma is cooperative righteousness: even mighty forces (the ocean) align themselves to support a just cause when rightful action and rightful leadership are present.
The Ocean-deity consents to support the bridge, declaring he will sustain it as Nala builds.
Supportive responsibility—bearing a burden for the sake of a righteous collective aim.