Shloka 5.59.14

हनूमद्वृत्तान्तः—वानरबलप्रशंसा च (Hanuman’s Report and Praise of the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

सर्वराक्षससङ्घानां राक्षसा ये च पूर्वकाः।अलमेको विनाशाय वीरो वालिसुतः कपिः।।5.59.14।।

Transliteration

sāgaro 'py atiyād velāṃ mandaraḥ pracaled api |

na jāmbavantaṃ samare kampayed arivāhinī ||

Translation

Even if the ocean were to overstep its shore, even if Mount Mandara were to quake—no hostile host could make Jāmbavān tremble in battle.

Characters & Entities

• Sāgara (ocean)
• Mandara (mountain)
• Jāmbavān
• Ari-vāhinī (enemy host)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfastness in righteous duty: a protector of the just cause remains unshaken even amid extraordinary upheaval.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara leaders encourage one another by celebrating the invincible firmness of senior warriors like Jāmbavān before facing the rākṣasa forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Akampyatā—unshakable courage and composure under threat.