Shloka 4.39.27

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

ऋक्षराजो महातेजा जाम्बवान्नाम नामतः।कोटिभिर्दशभिः प्राप्तः सुग्रीवस्य वशे स्थितः।।4.39.27।।

Transliteration

ṛkṣa-rājo mahā-tejā jāmbavān nāma nāmataḥ |

koṭibhir daśabhiḥ prāptaḥ sugrīvasya vaśe sthitaḥ || 4.39.27 ||

Translation

Jāmbavān by name—the radiant king of bears—arrived with ten crores and stood under Sugrīva’s command.

Context

Glorious Jambavan, king of bears, stood before Sugriva with ten thousand crore vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Jāmbavān
• Sugrīva
• Ṛkṣa (bears)

FAQs

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

Orderly hierarchy in a righteous campaign—even powerful kings align under a commander for the sake of dharma and shared purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Jāmbavān, king of bears, arrives with a vast force and accepts Sugrīva’s authority.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vinaya (humility/discipline) alongside strength—submitting power to rightful command.