Shloka 4.37.27

वानरसेनामोचनम् / Mobilization of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

ये तु त्वरयितुं याता वानरास्सर्ववानरान्।ते वीरा हिमवच्छैलं ददृशुस्तं महाद्रुमम्।।।।

Transliteration

ye tu tvarayituṃ yātā vānarāḥ sarvavānarān |

te vīrā himavacchailaṃ dadṛśus taṃ mahādrumam ||

Translation

But the heroes among the monkeys, who had gone to hasten all the other bands, beheld Himavat—the great mountain—looming like a mighty tree.

Context

The monkeys sent earlier to hasten all their counterparts saw mount Himavat from the great tree.

Characters & Entities

• Himavat (Himalaya)
• vānaras (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes responsible coordination: leaders and messengers ensure that everyone is summoned and the collective duty is fulfilled.

What is the narrative situation?

Monkeys sent ahead to speed the mobilization reach a vantage point and behold the Himavat region.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Initiative and leadership—taking charge to ensure timely action.