Shloka 5.51.14

हनूमदुपदेशः रावणस्य च कोपः (Hanuman’s Counsel to Ravana and Ravana’s Wrath)

Devanagari script

वैनतेयसमाः केचित्केचित्तत्रानिलोपमाः।असङ्गगतयशशीघ्रा हरिवीरा महाबलाः।।।।

Transliteration

vainateyasamāḥ kecit kecit tatrānilopamāḥ | asaṅgagatayaś śīghrā harivīrā mahābalāḥ ||

Translation

Some mighty Vānara heroes are like Vainateya (Garuḍa), and some are like the Wind in speed—swift and powerful, moving as though they do not even touch the ground.

Context

"Some of the very powerful heroes equal to Garuda, equal to the Wind-god (in swiftness) have gone (in quest of Sita) without touching the earth.

Characters & Entities

• Vainateya (Garuḍa)
• Anila/Māruta (Wind)
• Vānara-s

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by collective strength and right purpose; when a cause is righteous, capable allies arise and act decisively.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān describes the extraordinary capabilities of the Vānara forces searching for Sītā, intensifying the warning to Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The Vānara virtue of vīrya (valor) in service of dharma—strength directed toward a righteous mission.