Shloka 4.67.29

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

Devanagari script

वासवस्य सवज्रस्य ब्रह्मणो वा स्वयम्भुवः।विक्रम्य सहसा हस्तादमृतं तदिहानये।।4.67.29।।लङ्कां वापि समुत्क्षिप्य गच्छेयमिति मे मतिः।

Transliteration

vāsavasya sa-vajrasya brahmaṇo vā svayambhuvaḥ | vikramya sahasā hastād amṛtaṃ tad ihānaye || 4.67.29 || laṅkāṃ vāpi samutkṣipya gaccheyam iti me matiḥ |

Translation

I believe I could even confront Vāsava, wielder of the thunderbolt, or even self-born Brahmā, and in a sudden stride snatch that amṛta from his hand and bring it here at once; I believe I could even uproot Laṅkā and carry it away.

Context

'I think I can encounter Indra, wielder of the thunderbolt and obtain nectar from his hands. I can even confront Brahma, the self-born creator courageously. I can even uproot Lanka and carry it.'

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Vāsava (Indra)
• vajra (thunderbolt)
• Brahmā (Svayambhū)
• amṛta (nectar)
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Dharma is restraint and right use of power: even claiming world-shaking ability, Hanuman’s purpose remains the righteous mission, not domination.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman intensifies his assurances, describing extreme feats to remove the vanaras’ fear about the task ahead.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Atibala (extraordinary might) yoked to sevā-bhāva (service-mindset): strength is presented as a tool for dharma, not ego.