Shloka 4.39.31

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

ततस्ताराद्युतिस्तारो हरिर्भीमपराक्रमः।पञ्चभिर्हरिकोटीभिर्दूरतः प्रत्यदृश्यत।।4.39.31।।

Transliteration

tatas tārādyutis tāro harir bhīmaparākramaḥ | pañcabhir harikoṭībhiḥ dūrataḥ pratyadṛśyata || 4.39.31 ||

Translation

Then, from afar, Tāra—radiant like a star and terrible in prowess—came into view, attended by five crores of vānara warriors.

Context

And Tara (brother of Ruma's father) of terrific valour shining like a star showed up at a distance with five crore vanaras.

Characters & Entities

• Tāra
• Hari (vānara-s)

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as disciplined support for a righteous undertaking: leaders and troops present themselves promptly for collective action.

What is the narrative situation?

The epic lists the arrival of major vānara commanders and their forces as Sugrīva’s mobilization reaches full scale.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined with order—Tāra’s brilliance and fearsome strength are paired with organized attendance of troops.