Shloka 1.17.6

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

Devanagari script

पूर्वमेव मया सृष्टो जाम्बवानृक्षपुङ्गव:।जृम्भमाणस्य सहसा मम वक्त्रादजायत।।।।

Transliteration

pūrvam eva mayā sṛṣṭo jāmbavān ṛkṣapuṅgavaḥ |

jṛmbhamāṇasya sahasā mama vaktrād ajāyata || 1.17.6 ||

Translation

Earlier I created Jāmbavān, the foremost of bears; as I yawned, he suddenly sprang forth from my mouth.

Context

Earlier Jambavan, the foremost among bears was suddenly emerged out of my face while I was yawning.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• Jāmbavān

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by timely providence: helpers for righteousness are brought forth as needed, indicating that moral order is not abandoned in crises.

What is the narrative situation?

Brahmā notes that Jāmbavān already exists—created earlier—establishing him as a pre-appointed ally in the divine plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Primacy and reliability: Jāmbavān is marked as ‘foremost,’ implying leadership and steadfast support in dharmic action.