Shloka 5.43.23

चैत्यप्रासाद-विध्वंसः (Destruction of the Chaitya Palace and Hanuman’s Proclamation)

Devanagari script

सन्ति चौघबलाः केचित्केचिद्वायुबलोपमाः।अप्रमेयबलाश्चान्ये तत्रासन्हरियूथपाः।।।।

Transliteration

balināṃ vānarendrāṇāṃ sugrīva-vaśa-vartinām |

aṭanti vasudhāṃ kṛtsnāṃ vayam anye ca vānarāḥ ||5.43.21||

Translation

We—and other monkeys—wander over the entire earth: mighty leaders among vānaras, acting under Sugrīva’s command.

Context

"Some have the strength of flood waters, some are powerful as wind and yet others have strength beyond measure.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Sugrīva
• vānaras

FAQs

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

Loyalty to rightful leadership: dharmic strength is organized under legitimate command (Sugrīva), not driven by personal ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān continues his proclamation, emphasizing the breadth and coordination of the vānaras’ mobilization.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śaraṇāgati/niyama (disciplined obedience) and collective responsibility.