Valmiki Ramayana 1.17.15: Bala Kanda, Sarga 17, Shloka 15
सप्तदशः सर्गः · देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः
Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies
मारुतस्यात्मजश्श्रीमान्हनुमान्नाम वीर्यवान् ।
वज्रसंहननोपेतो वैनतेयसमो जवे ॥१५॥
mārutasyātmajaḥ śrīmān hanumān nāma vīryavān |
vajra-saṃhanana-upeto vainateya-samo jave ||15||
वायु भगवान का बेटा हुआ हनुमान। वो बड़ा शक्तिशाली था और उसकी बॉडी ऐसी थी जैसे हीरा हो। उसकी स्पीड गरुड़ के बराबर थी।
Vayu, the wind-god, begot a son named Hanuman, mighty and graceful, having a body as hard as a diamond and speed equal to Garuda's.
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Dharma is served by unwavering strength and capability placed in service: Hanumān’s extraordinary powers foreshadow their use for truthful, selfless aid to Rāma.
The narrative introduces Hanumān’s divine parentage and exceptional physical qualities as part of the creation of allies.
Vīrya (heroic power) coupled with readiness for service—strength that will become disciplined devotion.
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