Shloka 4.66.24

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

तदा शैलाग्रशिखरे वामो हनुरभज्यत।ततो हि नामधेयं ते हनुमानिति कीर्त्यते।।।।

Transliteration

tadā śailāgraśikhare vāmo hanur abhajyata | tato hi nāmadheyaṃ te hanumān iti kīrtyate ||

Translation

Then, upon the edge of a mountain peak, your left jaw was broken; therefore your name has become renowned as “Hanumān”.

Context

'You fell on the edge of the mountain peak and your left chin got broken. Since then you are widely known as Hanuman (one who has a wounded chin).

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• mountain peak (śaila-agra-śikhara)

FAQs

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

Suffering can become a source of purpose and remembrance; dharma includes transforming injury into strength and identity rather than bitterness.

What is the narrative situation?

After being struck and falling, Hanumān lands on a mountain peak and his left jaw breaks, giving rise to his renowned name.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resilience—the ability to endure harm and still grow into a celebrated protector and servant of dharma.