Shloka 3.14.22

जटायुस्संवादः — Encounter with Jaṭāyu and the Genealogy of Beings (Aranyakanda 14)

Devanagari script

दश क्रोधवशा राम विजज्ञे ह्यात्मसम्भवाः।मृगीं च मृगमन्दां च हरीं भद्रमदामपि।।3.14.21।।मातङ्गीमपि शार्दूलीं श्वेतां च सुरभिं तथा।सर्वलक्षणसम्पन्नां सुरसां कद्रुकामपि।।3.14.22।।

Transliteration

mātaṅgīm api śārdūlīṃ śvetāṃ ca surabhiṃ tathā |

sarvalakṣaṇasampannāṃ surasāṃ kadrukām api ||3.14.22||

Translation

Also were born Mātaṅgī, Śārdūlī, Śvetā, and Surabhī; likewise Surasā—endowed with every auspicious mark—and also Kadrukā.

Context

O Ramato Krodhavasa were born Mrugi, Mrugamanda, Hari, Bhadramada, Mathangi, Sardooli, Sweta, Surabhi and Surasa, Kadruva and endowed with all virtues.

Characters & Entities

• Mātaṅgī
• Śārdūlī
• Śvetā
• Surabhī
• Surasā
• Kadrukā
• Krodhavaśā
• Rāma

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Honoring auspicious qualities: describing “sarvalakṣaṇasampannā” reflects a dharmic valuation of virtue and auspiciousness as markers of rightful order.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker completes the list of Krodhavaśā’s daughters, highlighting Surasā’s auspicious nature.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for virtue: the narration explicitly notes excellence and auspicious traits.