Shloka 4.53.10

स्वयम्प्रभा-विमोचनम् — Svayamprabha Leads the Vanaras Out (Time-Limit Crisis and Counsel)

Devanagari script

वानरास्तु महात्मानो हस्तरुद्धमुखास्तदा।निमेषान्तरमात्रेण बिलादुत्तारितास्तया।।।।

Transliteration

vānarās tu mahātmāno hastaruddhamukhās tadā |

nimeṣāntaramātreṇa bilād uttāritās tayā ||

Translation

Then the noble vānaras, covering their faces with their hands, were brought out of the cave by her within the span of a single blink.

Context

Then the great monkeys, faces covered with their hands, emerged from the cave in a moment.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Svayamprabhā
• Bila (cave)

FAQs

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

Protection of others in distress: Svayamprabhā’s help embodies compassionate duty—rescuing seekers who are trapped, without seeking reward.

What is the narrative situation?

After being trapped in a mysterious cavern, the vānaras are led out instantly by Svayamprabhā’s guidance and power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate guardianship (rakṣā-dharma) shown by Svayamprabhā, and the vānaras’ reverent restraint (covering their faces) in an overwhelming, sudden transition.