Shloka 4.39.20

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

ऋक्षाणां भीमवेगानां धूम्रश्शत्रुनिबर्हणः।वृतः कोटिसहस्राभ्यां द्वाभ्यां समभिवर्तत।।4.39.20।।

Transliteration

ṛkṣāṇāṁ bhīma-vegānāṁ dhūmraḥ śatru-nibarhaṇaḥ |

vṛtaḥ koṭi-sahasrābhyāṁ dvābhyāṁ samabhivartata || 4.39.20 ||

Translation

Next came Dhūmra, destroyer of enemies, surrounded by two koṭi-sahasras of bears (ṛkṣa) of terrifying speed.

Context

Dhumra, destroyer of enemies, came next followed by two thousand crore of bears of terrible speed.

Characters & Entities

• Dhūmra
• Ṛkṣa (bears)

FAQs

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

Dharma as collective responsibility—leaders and communities assemble to support a righteous cause (helping Rāma in the search for Sītā and opposing adharma).

What is the narrative situation?

A description of the arriving contingents: Dhūmra appears with a massive force of swift bears as the allied host gathers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaurya and saṅgha-śakti—courage and organized strength under a capable leader.