Shloka 4.67.31

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

Devanagari script

तस्य तद्वचनं श्रुत्वा ज्ञातीनां शोकनाशनम्।।4.67.31।।उवाच परिसंहृष्टो जाम्बवान्हरिसत्तमः।

Transliteration

tasya tad-vacanaṃ śrutvā jñātīnāṃ śoka-nāśanam | uvāca parisaṃhṛṣṭo jāmbavān hari-sattamaḥ || 4.67.31 ||

Translation

Hearing his words—words that dispelled the sorrow of their kin—Jāmbavān, the best of monkeys, spoke in great delight.

Context

Jambavan, the finest of the monkeys, felt very glad on hearing his words which put an end to the sorrow of the kith and kin and said:

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Jāmbavān
• vanaras (kinsmen implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes strengthening the righteous through timely recognition: praising virtue and capability helps remove despair and restores right action.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān responds after Hanuman’s confidence restores hope to the group.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā and discernment: Jāmbavān acknowledges Hanuman’s readiness and channels it constructively.