Shloka 5.59.15

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

Devanagari script

पनसस्योरुवेगेन नीलस्य च महात्मनः।मन्दरोऽप्यवशीर्येत किंपुनर्युधि राक्षसाः।।।

Transliteration

sarvarākṣasasaṅghānāṃ rākṣasā ye ca pūrvakāḥ |

alam eko vināśāya vīro vālisutaḥ kapiḥ || 5.59.14 ||

Translation

For the destruction of all the rākṣasa hordes—even those led by their foremost champions—the heroic monkey, Vāli’s son Aṅgada, alone is sufficient.

Context

"Even the mountain Mandara would be shattered by great Panasa or Nila by the speed of their thighs. What to say in a battle against ogres?

Characters & Entities

• Rākṣasas
• Vāli
• Aṅgada (Vāli-suta)

FAQs

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

Dharma is the assurance that righteous causes are upheld by capable protectors; praising worthy strength is a way to consolidate morale and commitment to just action.

What is the narrative situation?

In the lead-up to war, the vānara chiefs highlight the might of their key warriors, presenting Aṅgada as a decisive force against the rākṣasa armies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya—heroic potency and readiness to shoulder responsibility.