Shloka 4.39.24

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

दरीमुखश्च बलवान्यूथपोऽभ्याययौ तदा।वृतः कोटिसहस्रेण सुग्रीवं समुपस्थितः।।4.39.24।।

Transliteration

darīmukhaś ca balavān yūthapo ’bhyāyayau tadā |

vṛtaḥ koṭi-sahasreṇa sugrīvaṁ samupasthitaḥ || 4.39.24 ||

Translation

Then the strong troop-leader Darīmukha came forward, attended by a koṭi-sahasra host, and presented himself before Sugrīva.

Context

Then the strong Darimukha, leader of a thousand crore monkeys approached Sugriva.

Characters & Entities

• Darīmukha
• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Loyalty to rightful leadership—forces assemble and report in an orderly way to their king/commander for a dharmic undertaking.

What is the narrative situation?

Darīmukha approaches and formally appears before Sugrīva with his large contingent.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā and niṣṭhā—steadfast commitment to one’s leader and mission.