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Shloka 6.102.36

लक्ष्मण-प्राणरक्षा: (Lakshmana’s Revival by the Herb-Mountain)

विस्मितास्तुबभूवुस्तेसर्वेवानरपुङ्गवाः ।।।।दृष्टवाहनूमतःकर्मसुरैरपिसुदुष्करम् ।

vismitās tu babhūvus te sarve vānarapuṅgavāḥ | dṛṣṭvā hanūmataḥ karma surair api suduṣkaram ||

All the foremost leaders among the Vānaras were astonished on witnessing Hanumān’s deed—an undertaking exceedingly difficult even for the gods.

It is a difficult task even for Suras. Seeing Hanuman doing it all the Vanara leaders were amazed.

H
Hanumān
V
Vānara leaders
S
Suras (gods)

Dharma here is expressed as selfless service and steadfast effort for a righteous cause—Hanumān’s extraordinary action inspires the community to uphold their duty without doubt.

After the life-saving herbs are brought, the Vānara chiefs witness the magnitude of Hanumān’s accomplishment and react with amazement.

Hanumān’s vīrya (heroic capability) and unwavering devotion to the mission.