Shloka 4.39.6

वानरसेनामिलनम् / The Mustering of the Vanara Hosts

Devanagari script

जहारात्मविनाशाय वैदेहीं राक्षसाधमः।वञ्चयित्वा तु पौलोमीमनुह्लादो यथा शचीम्।।4.39.6।।

Transliteration

yathāsukhaṃ parvatanijhareṣu vaneṣu sarveṣu ca vānarendrāḥ |

niveśayitvā vidhivad balāni balaṃ balajñaḥ pratipattum īṣṭe || 4.39.44 ||

Translation

Having duly quartered the forces in comfort—by mountain streams and throughout the forests—the leader, who knew true strength, resolved to ascertain the army’s full might.

Context

Just as Anuhlada (son of Hiranyakasipu and brother of Prahlada) took away, Poulomi (Sachi, daughter of Puloma) deceiving Indra, this lowly demon took away Sita, daughter of the king of Videha.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva (implied as commander)
• Vanara chiefs
• Mountain streams
• Forests

FAQs

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

Rājadharma (duty of leadership): righteous action requires orderly logistics—proper lodging and accurate assessment of strength before undertaking a mission.

What is the narrative situation?

After the vanara forces gather, the leadership stations them in suitable terrain and prepares for coordinated operations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Practical wisdom and disciplined governance—strength guided by method.