Shloka 4.67.17

हनूमद्विक्रम-प्रशंसा तथा महेन्द्रारोहणम् (Hanuman’s Self-Assertion of Power and Ascent of Mount Mahendra)

Devanagari script

उत्सहेयमतिक्रान्तुं सर्वानाकाशगोचरान्।सागरं क्षोभयिष्यामि दारयिष्यामि मेदिनीम्।।4.67.17।।

Transliteration

tato bhūmim asaṃspṛśya punar āgantum utsahe |

pravegenaiva mahatā bhīmena plavagarṣabhāḥ || 4.67.16 ||

Translation

Then, O bull among monkeys, I can return again without even touching the earth—by that same great and formidable speed.

Context

'If I rise up, I can overtake all those creatures flying in the sky and from there I can stir up the ocean and tear up the earth easily.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānara (monkey hosts)
• Bhūmi (earth)

FAQs

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

Dharma is capability placed in service: Hanumān presents his powers not for display but to reassure companions and enable the righteous quest for Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān is describing the extent of his speed and control as the search party prepares for the decisive leap across the ocean.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṃyama (control) and utsāha (energetic resolve): the ability to act with precision and return swiftly, staying focused on the mission.