Shloka 6.26.11

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

एषयोऽभिमुखोलङ्कांनर्दंस्तिष्ठतिवानरः ।यूथपानांसहस्राणांशतेनपरिवारितः ।।।।यस्यघोषेणमहतासप्राकारासतोरणा ।लङ्काप्रवेपतेसर्वासशैलवनकानना ।।।।सर्वशाखामृगेन्द्रस्यसुग्रीवस्यमहात्मनः ।बलाग्रेतिष्ठतेवीरोनीलोनामैषयूथपः ।।।।

Transliteration

eṣa yo 'bhimukho laṅkāṃ nardaṃs tiṣṭhati vānaraḥ |

yūthapānāṃ sahasrāṇāṃ śatena parivāritaḥ ||6.26.11||

Translation

“See that Vānara there, standing and roaring toward Laṅkā—surrounded by a hundred thousand troop-commanders.”

Context

"Who, surrounded by thousands of troops is roaring aloud facing Lanka, with whose roar entire Lanka with its boundary walls, archways, mountains and woods are trembling, that one who stands in the forefront of Sugriva the Lord of all Vanara troops is known as the great Nila."

Characters & Entities

• Sāraṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Vānara
• Yūthapas (troop-leaders)

FAQs

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

The verse supports a dharmic principle of accurate situational awareness: recognizing the scale and leadership of forces helps prevent reckless aggression and unnecessary destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

Sāraṇa begins pointing out prominent Vānara figures to Rāvaṇa, introducing a major commander stationed facing Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Commanding presence and morale-strengthening power—standing at the front, roaring to rally forces and intimidate the enemy.