Shloka 4.39.14

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

कोटीसहस्रैर्दशभिः श्रीमान्परिवृतस्तदा।वीरश्शतवलिर्नाम वानरः प्रत्यदृश्यत।।4.39.14।।

Transliteration

koṭīsahasrair daśabhiḥ śrīmān parivṛtas tadā |

vīraḥ śatavalī nāma vānaraḥ pratyadṛśyata || 4.39.14 ||

Translation

Then the illustrious warrior-monkey named Śatavalī appeared, surrounded by ten thousand crores of monkeys.

Context

Then appeared the glorious warrior named Satavali, followed by ten thousand crore of monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Śatavalī

FAQs

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

Dharma is dependable leadership: capable commanders present themselves with their forces to uphold a just alliance and fulfill pledged support.

What is the narrative situation?

A major vānara leader, Śatavalī, arrives with an enormous contingent as the army assembles for Rāma’s cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Valor joined with loyalty—military strength is placed in service of a righteous objective.