Shloka 4.67.2

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

Devanagari script

तं दृष्ट्वा जृम्भमाणं ते क्रमितुं शतयोजनम्।वीर्येणापूर्यमाणं च सहसा वानरोत्तमम्।।4.67.1।।सहसा शोकमुत्सृज्य प्रहर्षेण समन्विताः।विनेदुस्तुष्टुवुश्चापि हनूमन्तं महाबलम्।।4.67.2।।

Transliteration

latānāṃ vividhaṃ puṣpaṃ pādapānāṃ ca sarvaśaḥ |

anuyāsyanti mām adya plavamānaṃ vihāyasā || 4.67.19 ||

Translation

Today, as I leap through the sky, diverse flowers from creepers and trees everywhere will stream after me.

Context

'In order to cross a hundred yojanas, Hanuman, the best of monkeys expanded his might and strength. Seeing him, a warrior of great strength, all the monkeys, filled with enthusiasm at once gave up grief and collected together.They rejoiced and propitiated him screaming aloud.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Latā (creepers)
• Pādapa (trees)
• Vihāyas (sky)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by auspiciousness and harmony: nature itself is portrayed as responding to a righteous undertaking, reinforcing truthful confidence rather than fear.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān describes the grandeur of his leap, including the natural spectacle that will accompany his flight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Pratibhā (inspired confidence) and unwavering intent—his certainty steadies the group for the mission.