Shloka 17
हनूमद्बलप्रबोधनम् / Jāmbavān Rekindles Hanūmān’s Power
अञ्जनाया वच्शुत्वा मारुतः प्रत्यभाषत।न त्वां हिंसामि सुश्रोणि मा भूत्ते सुभगे भयम्।।।।
añjanāyā vacaḥ śrutvā mārutaḥ pratyabhāṣata |
na tvāṃ hiṃsāmi suśroṇi mā bhūt te subhage bhayam ||
Mendengar kata-kata Anjanā, Dewa Maruta menjawab: “Wahai yang berpinggul elok, wanita bertuah; aku tidak akan mencederakanmu—janganlah engkau takut, wahai yang mulia.”
'On hearing Anjana's words, the Wind-god replied, ' O auspicious lady, I do you no harm, O lady of beautiful hips. I reached (enjoyed) you in mind, not body. You need not fear.'
FAQs
A dharmic response includes truthful reassurance and the intent of non-harm (ahiṃsā), especially when someone is frightened.
After Anjanā protests, the Wind-god answers to calm her fear.
Maruta’s assurance and claim of non-violent intent are emphasized (though the narrative tension remains addressed in subsequent verses).