Shloka 4.67.26

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

Devanagari script

भविष्यति हि मे रूपं प्लवमानस्य सागरे।विष्णोर्विक्रममाणस्य पुरा त्रीन्विक्रमानिव।।4.67.26।।

Transliteration

bhaviṣyati hi me rūpaṃ plavamānasya sāgare | viṣṇor vikramamāṇasya purā trīn vikramān iva || 4.67.26 ||

Translation

As I leap across the ocean, my form will be like that of Viṣṇu of old when he strode forth with his three great strides.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• ocean (sāgara)
• Viṣṇu
• Trivikrama (three strides)

FAQs

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

Dharma is purposeful strength: Hanuman frames his extraordinary act as a dharmic undertaking in service of truth and justice (recovering Sita for Rama).

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman describes how immense his form and power will become while making the ocean-crossing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā and utsāha (confident zeal): he draws inspiration from sacred precedent (Viṣṇu’s strides) to steady the group’s morale.