Shloka 4.67.39

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

Devanagari script

एतानि मम निष्पेषं पादयोः प्लवतां वराः।।4.67.39।।प्लवतो धारयिष्यन्ति योजनानामितश्शतम्।

Transliteration

etāni mama niṣpeṣaṁ pādayoḥ plavatāṁ varāḥ || 4.67.39 ||

plavato dhārayiṣyanti yojanānām itaś śatam |

Translation

O best of leapers, these peaks will endure the crushing impact of my feet as I spring—over a hundred yojanas from here.

Context

'O great monkeys! these mountain peaks can withstand the crushing force of my feet as I leap over a hundred yojanas.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Mahendra (implied peaks)
• yojana (measure of distance)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is courageous accountability: Hanuman accepts the scale of the task and affirms readiness to bear and direct his power for the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman explains that Mahendra’s peaks can withstand the force of his takeoff as he prepares for an immense leap.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless competence—confidence grounded in capability, not boastfulness.