Shloka 6.128.20

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

अतोत्पपातवेगेनहनूमान्मारुतात्मजः ।गरुत्मानिववेगेनजिघृक्षन्पन्नगोत्तमम् ।।।।

Transliteration

athotpapāta vegena hanūmān mārutātmajaḥ | garutmān iva vegena jighṛkṣan pannagottamam ||

Translation

Then Hanumān, son of Māruta, sprang up with tremendous speed—like Garuḍa rushing forth to seize the chief of serpents.

Context

Then Hanuman rose up just like Garuda who goes at great speed to vanquish the best of serpents.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu)
• Garuḍa
• Pannaga (serpents; archetypal foe of Garuḍa)

FAQs

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

Dharma as steadfast resolve in righteous work: urgency is not haste for ego, but speed in service to a just purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān begins his rapid journey, depicted through a powerful simile comparing him to Garuḍa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and decisive energy—Hanumān acts with unwavering momentum once the duty is clear.