Shloka 1.17.33

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

Devanagari script

तांश्च सर्वान्महाबाहुर्वाली विपुलविक्रम:।जुगोप भुजवीर्येण ऋक्षगोपुच्छवानरान्।।।।

Transliteration

tāṃś ca sarvān mahābāhur vālī vipulavikramaḥ | jugopa bhujavīryeṇa ṛkṣagopucchavānarān ||

Translation

And Vālī—mighty-armed and of vast prowess—protected them all with the strength of his arms: the bears, the gopucchas, and the monkeys.

Context

Mighty armed leader Vali endowed with immense prowess protected, with his strong arms all those bears, gopuchhas(cow-tailed) and monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Vālī
• bears (ṛkṣa)
• gopuccha
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Rājadharma (the duty of a ruler) is protection: true authority is measured by guarding dependents through personal responsibility and courage.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālī is depicted as the strong protector of the various allied groups—bears and different monkey-tribes—under his leadership.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Protective valor: Vālī’s strength is framed as a shielding force for his people.