Shloka 4.67.44

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

Devanagari script

पादाभ्यां पीडितस्तेन महाशैलो महात्मना।।4.67.44।।रराज सिंहाभिहतो महान्मत्त इव द्विपः।

Transliteration

yathā vijṛmbhate siṁho vivṛddho girigahvare |

mārutasy aurasaḥ putras tathā samprati jṛmbhate || 4.67.6 ||

Translation

Just as a lion, grown strong within a mountain cave, stretches itself, so too at that moment Māruta’s true-born son, Hanumān, stretched forth his limbs.

Context

Crushed by the feet of the great self, Hanuman, the huge mountain looked like a proud elephant struck by a lion.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu, Wind-god)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as disciplined readiness: strength is not mere display, but a gathered capability directed toward a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān physically prepares for the extraordinary leap by expanding and readying his body, likened to a lion’s powerful stretch.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Controlled power—vigour held under purpose and timing.