Shloka 4.66.30

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

स त्वं केसरिणः पुत्रः क्षेत्रजो भीमविक्रमः।।4.66.29।।मारुतस्यौरसः पुत्रस्तेजसा चापि तत्समः।त्वं हि वायुसुतो वत्स प्लवने चापि तत्समः।।4.66.30।।

Transliteration

sa tvaṃ kesariṇaḥ putraḥ kṣetrajo bhīmavikramaḥ | mārutasyaurasaḥ putras tejasā cāpi tatsamaḥ | tvaṃ hi vāyusuto vatsa plavane cāpi tatsamaḥ ||

Translation

You are Kesarin’s son, born with formidable valor, and also the true son of Māruta; in brilliance you are his equal, and, dear one, as Vāyu’s son you match him in flight as well.

Context

'You are a son of Kesari endowed with terrific strength and a lawful son of Maruta also. You are, therefore, equal to the very Windgod in flying and in brilliance.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Kesari(n)
• Māruta/Vāyu

FAQs

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

To act in dharma, one must first awaken to satya about oneself—one’s gifts and origin—so they can be used responsibly for the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated/overlapping recollection of Hanumān’s lineage and powers, serving as motivational reinforcement.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence rooted in truth: inner certainty that empowers decisive, righteous action.