Valmiki Ramayana 1.17.26: Bala Kanda, Sarga 17, Shloka 26
सप्तदशः सर्गः · देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः
Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies
दारयेयुः क्षितिं पद्भ्यामाप्लवेयुर्महार्णवम् ।
नभःस्थलम् विशेयुश्च गृह्णीयुरपि तोयदान् ॥२६॥
dārayeyuḥ kṣitiṃ padbhyām āplaveyur mahārṇavam |
nabhaḥsthalam viśeyuś ca gṛhṇīyur api toyadān ||26||
वो इतने ताकतवर थे। अपने पाँव से ज़मीन फाड़ सकते थे। एक छलाँग में सागर पार कर सकते थे। आसमान में भी जा सकते थे। बादल पकड़ सकते थे।
They could cause cleavage to this earth with their feet, cross the mighty ocean with one leap and enter the sky and even seize the clouds.
FAQs
Dharma is implied through power restrained by purpose: extraordinary strength is meaningful when it serves protection and righteousness, not domination—anticipating the divine mission behind these births.
The narration describes the superhuman capabilities associated with the divinely ordained offspring/forces, highlighting their immense potential.
Śakti (power) oriented toward dharma—strength portrayed as an instrument for upholding order rather than mere display.
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