Shloka 4.37.21

वानरसेनामोचनम् / Mobilization of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

अस्तं गच्छति यत्रार्कस्तस्मिन्गिरिवरे स्थिताः।सन्तप्त हेममहाभासस्तस्मात्कोट्यो दश च्युताः।।।।

Transliteration

astaṃ gacchati yatrārkas tasmin girivare sthitāḥ |

santapta-hemamahābhāsas tasmāt koṭyo daśa cyutāḥ ||

Translation

From that excellent mountain in the region where the sun sets, ten crores of monkeys—radiant like molten gold—moved out.

Context

Ten crores of monkeys shining like pure molten gold, staying on the best of mountains where the Sun sets moved towards Kishkinda.

Characters & Entities

• Sun (Arka)
• excellent mountain (girivara)
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through collective commitment: many groups, from many regions, answer the call to uphold truth and restore what is right.

What is the narrative situation?

Another vast contingent of the vānaras, described with luminous imagery, sets out from a western mountain region to join the larger gathering.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and reliability—answering an alliance-duty without delay.