Shloka 5.48.27

इन्द्रजित्प्रेषणम्—ब्रह्मास्त्रबन्धः, हनूमद्ग्रहणं, रावणसभाप्रवेशः (Indrajit’s Deployment—Brahmāstra Binding, Hanuman’s Capture, Entry into Ravana’s Court)

Devanagari script

स तस्य वीरस्य महारथस्य धनुष्मतः संयति सम्मतस्य।शरप्रवेगं व्यहनत्प्रवृद्ध श्चचार मार्गे पितुरप्रमेयः।।।।

Transliteration

sa tasya vīrasya mahārathasya dhanuṣmataḥ saṃyati sammatasya | śarapravēgaṃ vyahanat pravṛddhaś cacāra mārge pitur aprameyaḥ ||

Translation

Then Hanumān, immeasurable in might, expanded his form and moved along the path of his father, the Wind; and he rendered futile the rushing flight of arrows shot by that heroic, renowned chariot-warrior, expert with the bow in battle.

Context

Hanuman of immeasurable strength heaved himself to a huge proprtion and went moving on the path of his father (wind-god) rendering useless the extraordinary speed of the arrows of Indrajit, who was great in chariot warfare, and an efficient archer.

Characters & Entities

• Hanuman
• Indrajit
• Wind-god (Vāyu) (as Hanuman’s father)
• arrows
• battlefield

FAQs

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

Dharma is protected through disciplined power used in service. Hanuman’s extraordinary ability is not self-serving; it functions as a shield for the righteous mission of Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

Indrajit shoots swift arrows; Hanuman enlarges himself and moves with wind-like speed, neutralizing the arrows’ effectiveness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Resourceful courage and mastery of one’s abilities—Hanuman’s controlled strength aligned to duty.