Shloka 4.39.25

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

मैन्दश्च द्विविदश्चोभावश्विपुत्रौ महाबलौ।कोटिकोटिसहस्रेण वानराणामदृश्यताम्।।4.39.25।।

Transliteration

maindaś ca dvividaś cobhāv aśvi-putrau mahā-balau |

koṭi-koṭi-sahasreṇa vānarāṇām adṛśyatām || 4.39.25 ||

Translation

Mainda and Dvivida—both immensely powerful, sons of the Aśvins—were seen, accompanied by an enormous multitude of vānaras, described as koṭi-koṭi-sahasra.

Context

Two very powerful sons of Asvini, Mainda and Dvivida, appeared with a thousand crore vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Mainda
• Dvivida
• Aśvins (Aśvinīkumāras)

FAQs

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

Dharma supported by capable allies—those with power and pedigree use their strength in service of a righteous coalition.

What is the narrative situation?

Two renowned vānaras, Mainda and Dvivida, arrive with a vast following as part of the mobilization.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mahā-bala used for dharma—great strength aligned with duty rather than domination.