Shloka 4.66.12

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

तस्या वस्त्रं विशालाक्ष्याः पीतं रक्तदशं शुभम्।स्थितायाः पर्वतस्याग्रे मारुतोऽपहरच्छनैः।।।।

Transliteration

tasyā vastraṃ viśālākṣyāḥ pītaṃ raktadaśaṃ śubham |

sthitāyāḥ parvatasyāgre māruto 'paharac chanaiḥ || 4.66.12 ||

Translation

As the large-eyed maiden stood upon the mountain’s summit, the Wind gently bore away her auspicious yellow garment with its red border.

Context

'While the large-eyed lady was stationed on the mountain top, the Wind-god gently let her auspicious yellow garment with red border fly away.

Characters & Entities

• Māruta (Wind-god)
• daughter of Kuñjara (unnamed)
• mountain summit
• garment (vastra)

FAQs

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

The ethical idea is subtle: actions (even by powerful forces) have consequences that shape events; dharma requires awareness and restraint, since even “gentle” acts can lead to further outcomes.

What is the narrative situation?

In Jāmbavān’s recollection, the Wind-god causes the woman’s garment to be blown away while she stands on the peak.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, vigilance and modesty as social-ethical values—since the scene sets up what is seen next.