Shloka 4.39.41

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

कुर्वाणा बहुशब्दांश्च प्रहृष्टा बाहुशालिनः।शिरोभिर्वानरेन्द्राय सुग्रीवाय न्यवेदयन्।।4.39.41।।

Transliteration

āvṛtya pṛthivīṃ sarvāṃ parvatāṃś ca vanāni ca |

yūthapāḥ samanuprāptāḥ teṣāṃ saṅkhyā na vidyate || 4.39.39 ||

Translation

Covering the whole earth—its mountains and forests—the troop-leaders advanced; their number could not be reckoned.

Context

The leaders of monkeys possesing sturdy shoulders made many kinds of noises and reported to Sugriva, bending their heads in reverence.

Characters & Entities

• Vanara troop-leaders (yūthapāḥ)
• Earth (pṛthivī)
• Mountains
• Forests

FAQs

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

When dharma is threatened, society mobilizes: the immeasurable gathering symbolizes overwhelming support for righteous action.

What is the narrative situation?

The vanara forces converge from across the land in vast numbers to join Sugriva’s campaign in service of Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective courage and disciplined readiness among the vanara leaders.