Shloka 4.66.4

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

अरिष्टनेमिनः पुत्रो वैनतेयो महाबलः।गरुत्मानिति विख्यात उत्तमस्सर्वपक्षिणाम्।।।।

Transliteration

uttiṣṭha hariśārdūla laṅghayasva mahārṇavam |

parā hi sarvabhūtānāṃ hanuman yā gatis tava ||

Translation

Rise, tiger among monkeys—leap across the great ocean. O Hanumān, your capacity is indeed supreme among all beings.

Context

'You are the son of Arishtanemi (sage Kasyapa) and Vinata, and your guru-like (elder brother) is Garuda, the greatest among birds. He is powerful and and famous.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Mahārṇava (the great ocean)

FAQs

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

Dharma is decisive service: when the righteous objective is clear, one should rise and act, not remain in doubt.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān issues a direct call for Hanumān to cross the ocean to continue the search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Utsāha (initiative) joined with confidence in one’s divinely endowed ability.