Shloka 4.67.34

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

Devanagari script

ऋषीणां च प्रसादेन कपिवृद्धमतेन च।।4.67.34।।गुरूणां च प्रसादेन प्लवस्व त्वं महार्णवम्।

Transliteration

ṛṣīṇāṁ ca prasādena kapivṛddhamatena ca || 4.67.34 ||

gurūṇāṁ ca prasādena plavasva tvaṁ mahārṇavam |

Translation

With the blessings of the sages, with the approving counsel of the elder monkeys, and with the grace of the venerable elders—may you cross the vast ocean.

Context

'By the blessings of the sages and by the grace of the elderly monkeys may you cross over the vast ocean.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• ṛṣi (sages)
• guru (elders/teachers)
• mahārṇava (the great ocean)
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is acting with humility and right support: a great deed is undertaken not in arrogance but under the blessings and guidance of elders and the spiritually wise.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras encourage Hanuman just before his ocean-crossing mission toward Laṅkā, invoking blessings for success.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for elders and reliance on righteous counsel—strength aligned with discipline and blessing.