Shloka 16
हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power
सा तु तत्रैव सम्भ्रान्ता सुव्रता वाक्यमब्रवीत्।एकपत्नीव्रतमिदं को नाशयितुमिच्छति।।।।
sā tu tatraiva sambhrāntā suvratā vākyam abravīt |
ekaptnīvratam idaṃ ko nāśayitum icchati ||
Di tempat itu juga dia menjadi bingung; wanita yang berpegang pada dharma dan nazar itu berkata: “Siapakah yang hendak memusnahkan ikrar setia kepada seorang suami ini?”
'She was bewildered by this and being chaste and strict observer of chastiny she said,'Who is it that has destroyed my monoandry?
FAQs
Steadfast fidelity and protection of one’s vows (vrata) are treated as Dharma; moral integrity is defended even under pressure.
Anjanā reacts to the Wind-god’s approach and asserts her commitment to exclusive marital fidelity.
Anjanā’s chastity, courage, and clarity about dharmic boundaries (maryādā) are emphasized.