Shloka 4.67.36

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तु हरिशार्दूलस्तानुवाच वनौकसः।।4.67.36।।नेयं मम मही वेगं लङ्घने धारयिष्यति।

Transliteration

tatas tu hariśārdūlas tān uvāca vanaukasaḥ || 4.67.36 ||

neyaṁ mama mahī vegaṁ laṅghane dhārayiṣyati |

Translation

Then Hanuman, the tiger among monkeys, said to those forest-dwellers: “This earth will not be able to bear the force of my leap as I spring forth.”

Context

Then the tiger among monkeys, Hanuman said to those forest-dwellers (monkeys), 'The earth cannot bear the thrust of my leaping.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• mahī (earth)
• vānaras (vanaukasaḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible use of power: Hanuman acknowledges the consequences of his strength and prepares to act in a way that avoids harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman explains why he must launch from a suitable mountain peak—his leap’s force is too great for ordinary ground.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-awareness and restraint—knowing one’s capacity and managing it for the mission’s good.