Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 56, Shloka 14
अकम्पनवधः — The Slaying of Akampana
Hanuman’s rout of the Rakshasa host
तस्याभिनर्दमानस्यदीप्यमानस्यतेजसा ।बभूवरूपंदुर्धर्षंदीप्तस्येवविभावसोः ।।6.56.14।।
tasyābhinardamānasya dīpyamānasya tejasā | babhūva rūpaṁ durdharṣaṁ dīptasyeva vibhāvasoḥ ||
Tandis qu’il rugissait et flamboyait de splendeur, sa forme devint imprenable, telle un feu ardent en flammes.
As he roared, his brilliance was blazing, his form was burning and became formidable for others to be at him.
FAQs
When aligned with Dharma, tejas (inner radiance/power) becomes protective and irresistible—symbolizing moral force that cannot be easily opposed.
Hanumān’s battle-presence intensifies—his roar and radiance make him appear invincible.
Tejas: energized resolve and commanding presence arising from purposeful, righteous action.