Shloka 4.39.15

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

ततः काञ्चनशैलाभस्ताराया वीर्यवान्पिता।अनेकैर्दशसाहस्रैः कोटिभिः प्रत्यदृश्यत।।4.39.15।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kāñcanaśailābhas tārāyā vīryavān pitā |

anekair daśasāhasrair koṭibhiḥ pratyadṛśyata || 4.39.15 ||

Translation

Then Tārā’s valiant father appeared, radiant like a golden mountain, attended by many tens of thousands of crores of monkeys.

Context

(Next came) the valiant father of Tara of golden complexion like mount Meru followed by ten thousand crore of vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Tārā

FAQs

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

Dharma is alliance-keeping across families and clans: elders and kin join the effort, reinforcing that truth and duty bind communities.

What is the narrative situation?

Another prominent leader—identified via his relation to Tārā—arrives with a massive following as the host continues to swell.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast support—strength and status are mobilized to uphold the pledged mission.