Shloka 1.17.31

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

Devanagari script

सूर्यपुत्रं च सुग्रीवं शक्रपुत्रं च वालिनम्।भ्रातरावुपतस्थुस्ते सर्व एव हरीश्वरा:।।।।नलं नीलं हनूमन्तमन्यांश्च हरियूथपान्। 3

Transliteration

sūryaputraṃ ca sugrīvaṃ śakraputraṃ ca vālinam | bhrātarāv upatasthuḥ te sarva eva harīśvarāḥ ||

nalaṃ nīlaṃ hanūmantaṃ anyāṃś ca hariyūthapān |

Translation

All those monkey-lords gathered in attendance upon the two brothers—Sugrīva, son of the Sun, and Vālī, son of Śakra—along with Nala, Nīla, Hanūmān, and other troop-commanders.

Context

All those leaders, Nala, Neela, Hanuman and others dwelt near those two brothers Sugriva, the offspring of Surya and Vali, the son of Indra.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vālī
• Sūrya
• Śakra (Indra)
• Nala
• Nīla
• Hanūmān
• hariyūthapa (troop-commanders)

FAQs

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

Dharma values orderly leadership and unity: many capable leaders align under central authority, making collective action for a righteous end possible.

What is the narrative situation?

The principal vānaras and their commanders assemble around the royal brothers Sugrīva and Vālī, indicating the formation of a structured polity and military leadership.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and organized cooperation: leaders choose coordinated service rather than isolated strength.