Shloka 1.17.13

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

Devanagari script

रूपद्रविणसम्पन्नावश्विनौ रूपसम्मतौ।मैन्दं च द्विविदं चैव जनयामासतुस्स्वयम्।।।।

Transliteration

rūpa-draviṇa-sampannau aśvinau rūpa-sammatau | maindaṃ ca dvividaṃ caiva janayāmāsatus svayam ||

Translation

The Aśvins—endowed with beauty and wealth, and revered for their comeliness—personally begot Mainda and Dvivida.

Context

Aswini devatas, endowed with wealth and beauty, procreated Mainda and Dwivida who were highly esteemed for their beauty.

Characters & Entities

• Aśvinau (Aśvin twins)
• Mainda
• Dvivida

FAQs

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

Dharma is aided by well-endowed allies: the text frames beauty and prosperity as constructive when aligned with righteous duty.

What is the narrative situation?

The catalogue of divine progenitors continues, attributing prominent Vānara figures to specific gods.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sampatti (endowment/prosperity) joined with excellence—resources meant to be used responsibly in service of dharma.