Shloka 4.66.6

हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power

Devanagari script

पक्षयोर्यद्बलं तस्य तावद्भुजबलं तव।विक्रमश्चापि वेगश्च न ते तेनावहीयते।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tu vai jāmbavatā pracōditaḥ

pratītavēgaḥ pavanātmajaḥ kapiḥ |

praharṣayaṃs tāṃ harivīravāhinīṃ

cakāra rūpaṃ mahad ātmanaḥ tadā ||

Translation

Then, urged on by Jāmbavān, Hanumān—the monkey, son of the Wind—recognized his true speed and power; and to delight the host of heroic monkeys, he expanded his own body into a vast form.

Context

'The strength of your shoulders is equal to that of his (Garuda's) wings. Your speed and valour are no less.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Hanumān
• Pavana (Wind-god)
• Vānara army

FAQs

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

Dharma is awakened capability in service: when counsel restores clarity, power should be expressed for the righteous mission and to uplift others.

What is the narrative situation?

After Jāmbavān’s encouragement, Hanumān regains self-knowledge, enlarges his form, and prepares to leap across the ocean toward Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya with vinaya—heroic might guided by purpose, used to strengthen collective morale.