Shloka 4.44.5

हनूमत्प्रशंसा–अङ्गुलीयकप्रदानम् (Praise of Hanumān and the Gift of the Signet Ring)

Devanagari script

गतिर्वेगश्च तेजश्च लाघवं च महाकपे।पितुस्ते सदृशं वीर मारुतस्य महौजसः।।4.44.5।।

Transliteration

gatir vegaś ca tejaś ca lāghavaṃ ca mahākape |

pitus te sadṛśaṃ vīra mārutasya mahaujasaḥ || 4.44.5 ||

Translation

O hero, O great monkey—your movement, speed, radiance, and lightness are like those of your father, the mighty Wind-god, Maruta.

Context

'O hero, O great monkey! in movement, speed, brilliance and quickness you are similar to your mighty father, the Wind-god.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Maruta (Vayu, Wind-god)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes honoring rightful origins and gifts: Rama acknowledges Hanuman’s divine lineage while directing those gifts toward a righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama links Hanuman’s extraordinary qualities to his father Vayu, reinforcing confidence before assigning the crucial search task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Agility and radiant energy used in service—power aligned with duty.