Shloka 4.51.10

स्वयंप्रभा-प्रश्नोत्तरम् / Svayamprabha Explains the Golden Forest and Questions the Vanaras

Devanagari script

मयो नाम महातेजा मायावी वानरर्षभः।।4.51.10।।तेनेदं निर्मितं सर्वं मायया काञ्चनं वनम्।

Transliteration

mayo nāma mahātejā māyāvī vānararṣabhaḥ | tenedaṃ nirmitaṃ sarvaṃ māyayā kāñcanaṃ vanam ||

Translation

“O bull among monkeys, a brilliant being named Maya, skilled in illusion, created this entire golden forest by his māyā (mystic power).”

Context

'O bull among monkeys! this golden forest was created by the magical power of a deceitful demon called Maya.

Characters & Entities

• Svayaṃprabhā
• Hanumān
• Maya
• kāñcana-vanam (golden forest)
• māyā (illusion)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthful disclosure) supports dharma: Svayaṃprabhā explains the origin of the wondrous place instead of deceiving the visitors.

What is the narrative situation?

Svayaṃprabhā begins recounting the history of the golden forest, attributing its creation to Maya’s māyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Candor and responsibility—she clarifies the setting and its maker to guide the vānaras rightly.