Shloka 4.31.25

लक्ष्मणक्रोधः सुग्रीवप्रबोधनं च (Lakshmana’s Wrath and the Summoning of Sugriva)

Devanagari script

दशनागबलाः केचित्केचिद्दशगुणोत्तराः।।केचिन्नागसहस्रस्य बभूवुस्तुल्यविक्रमाः।

Transliteration

daśanāgabalāḥ kecit kecid daśaguṇottarāḥ | kecin nāgasahasrasya babhūvus tulyavikramāḥ ||

Translation

Some had the strength of ten elephants, some tenfold greater, and some matched the might of a thousand elephants—yet all were equal in valor.

Context

Of them some possessed the strength of ten, some a hundred and some a thousand elephants. All of them were of equal valour.

Characters & Entities

• Monkeys (harayaḥ)
• Elephants (nāga) (as a strength-measure)

FAQs

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

Dharma values inner valor and commitment, not merely physical power; true worth is measured by steadfast courage in righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

A catalogue-like description of the monkey host’s immense strength as they assemble in Kishkindhā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vikrama (valor/heroic prowess) shared across ranks—unity of courage despite differing capacities.