Shloka 4.39.19

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

गोलाङ्गूलमहाराजो गवाक्षो भीमविक्रमः।वृतः कोटिसहस्रेण वानराणामदृश्यत।।4.39.19।।

Transliteration

golāṅgūlamahārājo gavākṣo bhīmavikramaḥ |

vṛtaḥ koṭisahasreṇa vānārāṇām adṛśyata || 4.39.19 ||

Translation

Gavākṣa, the great king of the Golāṅgūlas, of terrible valor, was seen surrounded by a thousand koṭis of vānara.

Context

Next arrived Gavaksha, king of Langurs (whose tail resembled the cow's), of fierceful courage surrounded by a thousand crore of vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Gavākṣa
• Golāṅgūla (langur group)

FAQs

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

Dharma is righteous strength placed under moral direction: formidable warriors join not for conquest, but to uphold truth and restore justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Another major vānara ruler, Gavākṣa, arrives with an immense force as the coalition consolidates.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and readiness—military prowess made available for a dharmic mission.