Shloka 4.37.25

वानरसेनामोचनम् / Mobilization of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

क्षीरोदवेलानिलयास्तमालवनवासिनः।नारिकेलाशनाश्चैव तेषां सङ्ख्या न विद्यते।।।।

Transliteration

kṣīrodavelānilayās tamālavana-vāsinaḥ |

nārikelāśanāś caiva teṣāṃ saṅkhyā na vidyate ||

Translation

Those dwelling on the shores of the Milk Ocean, abiding in tamāla forests and feeding on coconuts—of them no number could be known.

Context

The monkeys residents of Tamala forest on the shores of the ocean of milk feeding on coconuts arrived from the groves in countless number.

Characters & Entities

• Kṣīroda (Ocean of Milk)
• Tamāla forest
• coconut (nārikela)
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma is strengthened by broad participation: when truth is at stake, support arises beyond measure from many habitats and communities.

What is the narrative situation?

Vālmīki highlights an uncountable influx of vānaras from coastal and forest regions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Generosity of effort—showing up in overwhelming numbers to uphold a righteous alliance.