Shloka 4.39.16

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

तथाऽपरेण कोटीनां सहस्रेण समन्वितः।पिता रुमाया सम्प्राप्तस्सुग्रीवश्वशुरो विभुः।।4.39.16।।

Transliteration

tathā ’pareṇa koṭīnāṃ sahasreṇa samanvitaḥ |

pitā rumāyā samprāptaḥ sugrīvaśvaśuro vibhuḥ || 4.39.16 ||

Translation

Likewise, Rुमā’s father—the mighty one, and Sugrīva’s father-in-law—arrived, accompanied by another thousand crores of monkeys.

Context

Likewise mighty father of Ruma, father-in-law of Sugriva, reached there accompanied by a thousand crore monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Rumā
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring relational obligations: kinship ties support the larger righteous commitment, strengthening truthful alliances.

What is the narrative situation?

A powerful elder connected to Sugrīva’s household arrives with an immense contingent, showing the breadth of support.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reliability in alliance—family and polity align to uphold a pledged course of action.