Shloka 6.74.25

औषधिपर्वताहरणम् / The Retrieval of the Herb-Bearing Mountain

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वाहनुमतोवाक्यंतदाऽपिव्यथितेन्द्रियः ।पुनर्जातमिवात्मानंमन्यतेप्लवगोत्तमः ।।6.74.25।।

Transliteration

śrutvā hanumato vākyaṃ tadā 'pi vyathitendriyaḥ |

punarjātam iva ātmānaṃ manyate plavagottamaḥ ||6.74.25||

Translation

Though his senses were shaken, on hearing Hanumān’s words the foremost of the vānaras felt as if he had been born anew.

Context

Then again, Jambavan whose senses were affected, on hearing the statement of Hanuman, the foremost of Vanaras, felt as though he was born again.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Jāmbavān

FAQs

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

Truthful, timely speech that restores others’ strength is a form of dharma; words can revive duty and courage in those overwhelmed by suffering.

What is the narrative situation?

After hearing Hanumān, Jāmbavān’s despair lifts and he regains clarity to guide the next life-saving action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s reassuring communication and Jāmbavān’s resilience—returning to purposeful leadership.