Shloka 4.66.14

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

तां विशालायतश्रोणीं तनुमध्यां यशस्विनीम्।दृष्टवैव शुभसर्वाङ्गीं पवनः काममोहितः।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃ viśālāyataśroṇīṃ tanumadhyāṃ yaśasvinīm |

dṛṣṭvaiva śubhasarvāṅgīṃ pavanaḥ kāmamohitaḥ ||

Translation

Seeing that renowned lady—broad-hipped, slender-waisted, and beautiful in every limb—Pavana, the Wind-god, became infatuated with desire.

Context

'On seeing the broad hips, slender waist and beautiful limbs of that famous lady the Wind-god was infatuated.

Characters & Entities

• Pavana (Maruta, Wind-god)
• Anjanā (implied by subsequent verses)

FAQs

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

The verse highlights how unchecked kāma (desire) can cloud judgment; Dharma requires inner restraint and respect toward others.

What is the narrative situation?

The story turns to the conception narrative connected with Hanuman: Pavana sees Anjanā and becomes desire-struck.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

By contrast (through later verses), Anjanā’s chastity and commitment to marital fidelity are foregrounded.