Shloka 6.24.33

लङ्कानिरीक्षणं व्यूहविन्यासश्च (Survey of Lanka and Deployment of the Battle Formation)

Devanagari script

ऋक्षवानरसङ्घानामनीकानिसहस्रशः ।गिरिमेघनिकाशानांछादयन्तिवसुन्धराम् ।।।।

Transliteration

ṛkṣavānarasaṅghānām anīkāni sahasraśaḥ |

girimeghanikāśānāṃ chādayanti vasundharām ||

Translation

The battle-formations of bears and Vānaras, in their thousands—like mountains and clouds—cover the earth.

Context

"Thousands of army forces of monkeys and Bears resembling mountains and clouds have settled on the ground."

Characters & Entities

• ṛkṣas (bears)
• vānaras
• vasundharā (earth)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as collective responsibility: many beings unite for a just cause, indicating that righteousness can require coordinated social effort, not merely individual heroism.

What is the narrative situation?

Śuka describes to Rāvaṇa the vast allied forces of bears and vānaras assembling and occupying the battlefield area near Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Solidarity and courageous participation in a righteous mission.