Shloka 1.17.10

सप्तदशः सर्गः — देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः (Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies)

Devanagari script

बृहस्पतिस्त्वजनयत्तारं नाम महाहरिम्।सर्ववानरमुख्यानां बुद्धिमन्तमनुत्तमम्।।।।

Transliteration

bṛhaspatis tv ajanayat tāraṃ nāma mahāharim | sarva-vānara-mukhyānāṃ buddhimantam anuttamam ||

Translation

Bṛhaspati begot the great monkey named Tārā—supremely intelligent, unsurpassed among all the leaders of the Vānaras.

Context

Brihaspati begot the intelligent monkey Tara who had none to surpass him among the monkey chiefs.

Characters & Entities

• Bṛhaspati
• Tārā (vānarī/monkey chief named Tārā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by cultivating wise leadership: the narrative highlights that intelligence and excellence are divinely endowed to serve righteous purposes.

What is the narrative situation?

The text lists prominent Vānara leaders born from various gods to aid in the future campaign against Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Buddhi (discernment/intelligence) as a key virtue for leadership and service to dharma.