Shloka 4.66.19

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

महासत्त्वो महातेजा महाबलपराक्रमः।लङ्घने प्लवने चैव भविष्यति हि मत्समः।।।।

Transliteration

mahāsattvo mahātejā mahābalaparākramaḥ |

laṅghane plavane caiva bhaviṣyati hi matsamaḥ ||

Translation

“He will be of mighty spirit and great radiance, possessing immense strength and prowess; in leaping and bounding he will indeed be equal to me.”

Context

'He will be very powerful, illustrious and will be of great valour and strength. He will bemy equal in leaping and flying'.

Characters & Entities

• Maruta/Pavana
• Future son (Hanuman, implied)

FAQs

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

Power is presented as purposeful and dharmically directed—strength and brilliance are virtues when aligned with righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

Maruta continues describing the extraordinary capabilities of the son to be born.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Heroic prowess—strength, radiance, and extraordinary mobility—foreshadowing service to Dharma.