Shloka 4.40.2

पूर्वदिशि सीतामार्गण-नियोगः (Deployment to the Eastern Quarter for the Search of Sita)

Devanagari script

आगता विनिविष्टाश्च बलिनः कामरूपिणः।वानरा वारणेन्द्रभा: ये मद्विषयवासिनः।।4.40.2।।

Transliteration

āgatā viniviṣṭāśca balinaḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ | vānarā vāraṇēndrabhāḥ yē madviṣayavāsinaḥ ||

Translation

The powerful Vānaras dwelling in my realm have arrived and are now encamped—mighty ones who can assume any form at will and whose stature is like that of lordly elephants.

Context

'The vanaras living in my kingdom have come and have settled down. They are strong and huge like elephants and they can assume any form at will.

Characters & Entities

• Vanaras
• Kishkindha

FAQs

What specific qualities of the Vanara army does Sugriva describe to Rama?

Sugriva describes the Vanaras as 'balinaḥ' (powerful), 'kāmarūpiṇaḥ' (shapeshifters), and 'vāraṇēndrabhāḥ' (massive like elephants), assuring Rama of their capability to serve the cause of righteousness.

How does this verse reflect the concept of Satya (Truth) in the Ramayana?

This verse demonstrates Sugriva fulfilling his vow to Rama to mobilize his forces. By presenting the arrived army, he upholds the truth of his word and his alliance.