Motif
Hidden strength caused by a curse
hidden_strength_caused_by_a_curse
A motif of the Curse, Blessing, and Performative Sacred Speech family, within the sub-family Invulnerability and Restrained Sacred Power. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki CAREY AND MARSHMAN. / SCHLEGEL. / GORRESIO. / HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE.; lines 57756-57837 confidence: high
Agastya explains that Hanumán did not easily overcome Báli because he was under a Rishi’s curse and was not conscious of his own might.
Hanumán’s marvellous power is explained as unavailable to him because a Rishi’s curse made him not conscious of his own might.
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The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse CAREY AND MARSHMAN. / SCHLEGEL. / GORRESIO. / HIPPOLYTE FAUCHE.; lines 57754-57835 confidence: medium
Agastya explains to Ráma that Hanumán's marvellous strength was not used against Báli because Hanumán was under a Rishi's curse and unaware of his own might.
Agastya explains that Hanumán's marvellous strength was not used earlier because a Rishi's curse made him unconscious of his own might.
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