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 ||
तस्याभिनर्दमानस्य तेजसा दीप्यमानस्य च । रूपं दुर्धर्षं बभूव दीप्तस्येव विभावसोः ॥
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.