Shloka 4.66.16

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

सा तु तत्रैव सम्भ्रान्ता सुव्रता वाक्यमब्रवीत्।एकपत्नीव्रतमिदं को नाशयितुमिच्छति।।।।

Transliteration

sā tu tatraiva sambhrāntā suvratā vākyam abravīt |

ekaptnīvratam idaṃ ko nāśayitum icchati ||

Translation

Bewildered on the spot, that chaste woman, steadfast in her vows, spoke: “Who is it that seeks to destroy this vow of fidelity to one husband?”

Context

'She was bewildered by this and being chaste and strict observer of chastiny she said,'Who is it that has destroyed my monoandry?

Characters & Entities

• Anjanā
• Ekaptnīvrata (vow of fidelity)

FAQs

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

Steadfast fidelity and protection of one’s vows (vrata) are treated as Dharma; moral integrity is defended even under pressure.

What is the narrative situation?

Anjanā reacts to the Wind-god’s approach and asserts her commitment to exclusive marital fidelity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Anjanā’s chastity, courage, and clarity about dharmic boundaries (maryādā) are emphasized.