Shloka 4.67.6

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

Devanagari script

यथा विजृम्भते सिंहो विवृद्धो गिरिगह्वरे।मारुतस्यौरसः पुत्रस्तथा सम्प्रति जृम्भते।।4.67.6।।

Transliteration

yathā vijṛmbhatē siṅhō vivṛddhō girigahvarē | mārutasyaurasaḥ putrastathā samprati jṛmbhatē ||

Translation

Just as a full-grown lion stretches himself inside a mountain cave, the lawful son of the Wind-god similarly stretched and expanded his body at that moment.

Context

Just as a lion grown in a mountain cave stretches its body, the Wind-god's son stretched (his limbs) at that time.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Maruta
• Vayu

FAQs

What does the simile of the lion signify in this verse?

The lion simile signifies Hanuman's awakening power, majesty, and readiness to undertake the colossal task of leaping across the ocean, mirroring the dominance of a lion in its domain.

Why is Hanuman referred to as 'Marutasya aurasah putrah'?

It identifies him as the legitimate spiritual son of the Wind God (Maruta/Vayu), validating his supernatural ability to expand his form and control the air.