Shloka 4.39.32

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

इन्द्रजानुः कपिर्वीरो यूथपः प्रत्यदृश्यत।एकादशानां कोटीनामीश्वरस्तैस्समावृतः।।4.39.32।।

Transliteration

indrajānuḥ kapivīro yūthapaḥ pratyadṛśyata | ekādaśānāṃ koṭīnām īśvaras tais samāvṛtaḥ || 4.39.32 ||

Translation

Indrajānu, the heroic vānara troop-leader, appeared—lord over eleven crores—surrounded by those forces.

Context

Then Indrajanu the troop leader and chief of vanaras appeared along with eleven crore monkeys.

Characters & Entities

• Indrajānu
• Hari/Vānara forces

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed through rightful leadership and coordinated service: authority (īśvara) is shown as responsibility over many, directed toward a just mission.

What is the narrative situation?

More commanders arrive to join Sugrīva’s grand mobilization for locating Sītā and aiding Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Command responsibility—Indrajānu is portrayed as capable of leading and organizing vast numbers.