Shloka 5.59.21

हनूमद्वृत्तान्तः—वानरबलप्रशंसा च (Hanuman’s Report and Praise of the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

एतावेव हि सङ्कृद्धौ सवाजिरथकुञ्जराम्।लङ्कां नाशयितुं शक्तौ सर्वे तिष्ठन्तु वानराः।।।।

Transliteration

etāv eva hi saṅkṛddhau savājirathakuñjarām | laṅkāṃ nāśayituṃ śaktau sarve tiṣṭhantu vānarāḥ ||

Translation

Indeed, if only these two become enraged, they are capable of destroying Laṅkā together with its horses, chariots, and elephants—even if all the other vānara were to stand aside.

Context

"If these two become angry they have the power to destroy Lanka, the cavalry, chariots and also the elephants even if the vanaras stay away.

Characters & Entities

• Lanka
• Vanaras
• horses
• chariots
• elephants

FAQs

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

Dharma includes right use of strength: the text highlights immense capability, implying that true righteousness is not mere power but power disciplined and applied for the protection of the innocent and the defeat of adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanuman emphasizes how decisive two empowered heroes could be in the coming conflict, underscoring the Vanara side’s potential to defeat Lanka’s military might.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya (courage) and bala (strength), presented as strategically decisive when directed toward the just objective.