Shloka 4.67.4

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

Devanagari script

संस्तूयमानो हनुमान्व्यवर्धत महाबलः।समाविध्य च लाङ्गूलं हर्षाद्बलमुपेयिवान्।।4.67.4।।

Transliteration

saṁstūyamāno hanumān vyavardhata mahābalaḥ |

samāvidhya ca lāṅgūlaṁ harṣād balam upeyivān || 4.67.4 ||

Translation

Praised by the vānaras, the mighty Hanumān grew in stature; whirling his tail, he joyfully gathered strength within himself.

Context

The monkeys praised the mighty Hanuman as he grew in size whirling his tail around joyfully.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• lāṅgūla (tail)
• vānaras (implied praisers)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened by righteous encouragement: praise offered for a noble mission helps awaken latent capacity for service.

What is the narrative situation?

As the vānaras acclaim Hanuman before the ocean-crossing, his body and energy expand in readiness for the task.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness to serve—Hanuman’s power rises in response to duty, not personal gain.