Shloka 4.67.43

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

Devanagari script

महद्भिरुच्छ्रितं शृङ्गैर्महेन्द्रं स महाबलः।।4.67.43।।विचचार हरिश्रेष्ठो महेन्द्रसमविक्रमः।

Transliteration

tasya saṁstūyamānasya sarvair vānarapuṅgavaiḥ |

tejasāpūryamāṇasya rūpam āsīd anuttamam || 4.67.5 ||

Translation

As he was praised by all the foremost monkey-leaders, Hanumān’s form, filling with radiant energy, became unsurpassed.

Context

The mighty, pre-eminent monkey who was equal to Indra in valour took a leap from the high peaks of the tall mountain, Mahendra৷৷

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Vānaras (monkey leaders)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as uplifting righteous service through collective encouragement: praising a capable envoy strengthens him for a task undertaken for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Before the crossing to Laṅkā, the monkey leaders acclaim Hanumān, and his confidence and radiance visibly increase.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness for selfless duty (sevā) supported by inner splendor (tejas) awakened through purposeful affirmation.