Shloka 4.37.16

वानरसेनामोचनम् / Mobilization of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

तस्य वानर राजस्य श्रुत्वा वायुसुतो वचः।दिक्षु सर्वासु विक्रान्तान्प्रेषयामास वानरान्।।।।

Transliteration

tasya vānara-rājasya śrutvā vāyusuto vacaḥ |

dikṣu sarvāsu vikrāntān preṣayāmāsa vānarān ||

Translation

Hearing the words of that king of monkeys, Hanumān—the son of the Wind—dispatched valiant monkeys in all directions.

Context

Having heard Sugriva's command, Hanuman, son of the Wind-god, sent powerful monkeys in all directions.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Hanumān
• Vāyu (Wind-god)
• Vānara

FAQs

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

Sevā and fidelity to duty: a trusted minister/agent responds promptly to rightful authority for the sake of the larger righteous aim.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sugrīva’s orders, Hanumān begins implementation by sending strong teams outward in every direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability—Hanumān acts without delay, translating command into effective action.