Shloka 4.45.14

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

वधिष्याम्यहं वृक्षान् दारयिष्याम्यहं गिरीन्।धरणीं दारयिष्यामि क्षोभयिष्यामि सागरान्।।4.45.14।।

Transliteration

vadhiṣyāmy ahaṃ vṛkṣān dārayiṣyāmy ahaṃ girīn |

dharaṇīṃ dārayiṣyāmi kṣobhayīṣyāmi sāgarān ||4.45.14||

Translation

“I will smash trees, split mountains, cleave the earth, and churn the seas.”

Context

'I will smash trees, shatter mountains, cleave the earth and churn up the seas'. (said a another).

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva

FAQs

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

Strength is presented as an instrument for righteous purpose—power is meaningful when directed toward restoring justice and aiding the rightful cause.

What is the narrative situation?

In the mobilization for Sītā’s search, vanaras proclaim their extraordinary physical power to reassure their king and companions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bala (strength) and utsāha (energetic zeal), though expressed in hyperbolic heroic style.