Shloka 4.44.7

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

Devanagari script

त्वय्येव हनुम न्नस्ति बलं बुद्धिः पराक्रमः।देशकालानुवृत्तिश्च नयश्च नयपण्डित।।4.44.7।।

Transliteration

tvayy eva hanuman nasti balaṃ buddhiḥ parākramaḥ |

deśa-kālānuvṛttiś ca nayaś ca naya-paṇḍita || 4.44.7 ||

Translation

O Hanuman, learned in wise conduct: in you alone abide strength, intelligence, valor, the ability to act in accord with place and time, and sound judgment in action.

Context

'O learned Hanuman! I am of opinion that in you alone rest strength, wisdom, prowess, ability to act in accordance with time and place and knowledge of statecraft'.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman

FAQs

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

Dharma is not mere power but wise, context-sensitive action; Rama praises the integration of strength with buddhi and timely judgment.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama identifies the qualities needed for a delicate mission—strategy, timing, and discernment—and finds them concentrated in Hanuman.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom (buddhi/naya) joined with courage—Hanuman as the ideal envoy and problem-solver.