Shloka 1.17.11

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

Devanagari script

धनदस्य सुतश्श्रीमान् वानरो गन्धमादन:।विश्वकर्मात्वजनयन्नलं नाम महाहरिम्।।।।

Transliteration

dhanadasya sutaḥ śrīmān vānaro gandhamādanaḥ | viśvakarmā tv ajanayan nalaṃ nāma mahāharim ||

Translation

Dhanada’s (Kubera’s) illustrious son was the monkey Gandhamādana; and Viśvakarmā begot the great monkey named Nala.

Context

Kubera begot glorious Gandhamadana and Viswakarma begot a great monkey Nala.

Characters & Entities

• Kubera (Dhanada)
• Gandhamādana
• Viśvakarmā
• Nala

FAQs

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

Dharma advances through properly directed gifts: prosperity (Kubera) and craftsmanship (Viśvakarmā) manifest as allies whose abilities will be used in a righteous cause.

What is the narrative situation?

A genealogical listing continues, naming key Vānara figures and their divine progenitors.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śrī (splendor/prosperity) and creative competence—qualities that become instruments for dharmic action.