Shloka 4.37.22

वानरसेनामोचनम् / Mobilization of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

कैलासशिखरेभ्यश्च सिंहकेसरवर्चसाम्।ततः कोटिसहस्राणि वानराणामुपागमन्।।।।

Transliteration

kailāsaśikharebhyaś ca siṃhakeśaravarcasām |

tataḥ koṭisahasrāṇi vānarāṇām upāgaman ||

Translation

Then, from the peaks of Kailāsa, hosts of monkeys—gleaming like a lion’s mane—came forth in tens of millions upon tens of millions.

Context

From the peaks of Kailasa mountain moved out one thousand crores of monkeys who were of bright colour like the lion's mane.

Characters & Entities

• Kailāsa
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is cooperation for a righteous mission: even distant regions contribute strength for the protection of truth.

What is the narrative situation?

A major contingent arrives from Kailāsa, adding to the swelling numbers of the assembled vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Zeal and solidarity—joining a common cause beyond local identity.