Shloka 5.48.42

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

Devanagari script

स वीर्यमस्त्रस्य कपिर्विचार्य पितामहानुग्रहमात्मनश्च।विमोक्षशक्तिं परिचिन्तयित्वा पितामहाज्ञामनुवर्तते स्म।।।।

Transliteration

sa vīryam astrasya kapir vicārya pitāmahānugraham ātmanaś ca |

vimokṣa-śaktiṃ paricintayitvā pitāmahājñām anuvartate sma ||

Translation

Considering the power of the missile, that monkey reflected on Brahmā’s favor and on his own ability to free himself; and, having weighed it, he chose to follow the command of Pitāmaha (Brahmā).

Context

Reflecting within himself about the power of the astra, Hanuman recalled Braham's favour to him. He recalled his own power to liberate himself from the Brahmastra and resolved to abide by the order of Brahma.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Brahmā (Pitāmaha)
• astra (Brahmāstra implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma is conscious choice: Hanumān evaluates options (including escape) and deliberately chooses obedience to a legitimate divine command.

What is the narrative situation?

Though capable of freeing himself, Hanumān decides to remain bound to honor Brahmā’s ordinance and to serve a larger purpose.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mature responsibility: power is subordinated to principle and mission.