Shloka 4.66.37

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

विषण्णा हरयस्सर्वे हनुमन्किमुपेक्षसे।विक्रमस्व महावेगो विष्णुस्त्रीन्विक्रमानिव।।।।

Transliteration

sa idānīm ahaṃ vṛddhaḥ parihīnaparākramaḥ |

sāmprataṃ kālam asmākaṃ bhavān sarvaguṇānvitaḥ ||

Translation

Now I am aged, and my former prowess has waned; in this present hour, you—endowed with every needed excellence—are the one upon whom our task depends.

Context

'O Hanuman! All the monkeys look dejected. Why do you delay? O warrior, act quick with your rapid speed like Trivikrama who took three strides that covered the entire universe'.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Hanumān

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honest recognition of limits and timely entrusting responsibility to the most capable, so that the righteous mission succeeds.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān admits his age and reduced strength, indicating that Hanumān is now the key agent for crossing to Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and strategic leadership—placing duty above personal pride.