Shloka 4.35.19

तारोपदेशः — Tara’s Counsel to Lakshmana (Restraint, Time, and Mobilization)

Devanagari script

त्वत्सहायनिमित्तं वै प्रेषिता हरिपुङ्गवाः।आनेतुं वानरान्युद्धे सुबहून्हरियूधपान्।।।।

Transliteration

tvat-sahāya-nimittaṃ vai preṣitā haripuṅgavāḥ | ānetuṃ vānarān yuddhe subahūn hariyūdhapān ||

Translation

Indeed, for the sake of aiding you, the foremost monkey leaders have been dispatched—to bring for battle great multitudes of vānara, commanders of monkey troops.

Context

'Monkey chiefs have been sent to bring multitudes of monkey leaders to help you in the battle.

Characters & Entities

• Lakṣmaṇa
• Haripuṅgavas (monkey chiefs)
• Vānaras
• Hariyūdhapas (monkey troop leaders)

FAQs

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

Dharma is active support of a righteous cause: organized service and timely assistance to uphold justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Tārā explains that Sugrīva has already sent leaders to summon a large vanara force for Rāma’s campaign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Duty and readiness—mobilizing resources responsibly rather than acting impulsively.