Shloka 1.17.2

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

Devanagari script

सत्यसन्धस्य वीरस्य सर्वेषान्नो हितैषिण:।विष्णोस्सहायान्बलिनस्सृजध्वं कामरूपिण:।।।।

Transliteration

golāṅgūlīṣu cotpannāḥ kecit sammatavikramāḥ |

ṛkṣīṣu ca tathā jātā vānarāḥ kinnarīṣu ca ||

Translation

Some monkeys, famed for their valor, were born from tailed she-monkeys; likewise others were born from she-bears, and also from female Kinnaras.

Context

Create strong and powerful beings capable of assuming forms at free will to extend support to Visnu who is true to his word, heroic and benevolent.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara
• Ṛkṣī (female bears)
• Kinnarī (female Kinnaras)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as a cosmic coordination: diverse beings are brought forth so that righteous action (Rāma’s mission) is supported by suitable strength and courage.

What is the narrative situation?

The text explains the varied births of the Vānara hosts who will later become key allies in the fight against adharma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vikrama (valor) that is socially recognized (sammata): courage is framed as honorable when aligned with a righteous cause.