Shloka 4.66.32

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

त्रिविक्रमे मया तात सशैलवनकानना।त्रिस्सप्तकृत्वः पृथिवी परिक्रान्ता प्रदक्षिणम्।।।।

Transliteration

ariṣṭanēminaḥ putrō vainatēyō mahābalaḥ |

garutmān iti vikhyāta uttamaḥ sarvapakṣiṇām ||

Translation

You belong to the mighty lineage of Ariṣṭanemi and Vinatā; and Garuḍa—renowned as Garutmān, the greatest of all birds—is famed for his extraordinary power.

Context

'O dear! when Visnu (Vamana incarnate) took three strides I circumambulated the whole earth including its mountains and trees twentyone times.

Characters & Entities

• Ariṣṭanemi
• Vinatā
• Garuḍa (Garutmān)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as responsible leadership: reminding a capable person of their true strength so they may serve a righteous mission without hesitation.

What is the narrative situation?

Before the ocean-crossing to Laṅkā, Jāmbavān addresses Hanumān to awaken his confidence by recalling exalted lineages and exemplars of power like Garuḍa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Confidence grounded in truth (self-knowledge), cultivated through wise counsel rather than pride.