Shloka 6.26.18

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

वालिनस्सदृशःपुत्रस्सुग्रीवस्यसदाप्रियः ।राघवार्थेपराक्रान्तश्शक्रार्थेवरुणोयथा ।।।।

Transliteration

vālinaḥ sadṛśaḥ putraḥ sugrīvasya sadā priyaḥ |

rāghavārthe parākrāntaḥ śakrārthe varuṇo yathā ||6.26.18||

Translation

Vali’s son—like his father in prowess and ever dear to Sugrīva—advances for Rāghava’s cause, as Varuṇa would for Śakra (Indra).

Context

"He is the son of Vali and is similar to him and is ever beloved of Sugriva. Jus t like Varuna fights for the cause of Indra, he is ready to show his valour for the cause of Rama."

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Angada
• Sugrīva
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Varuṇa
• Śakra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Loyalty to righteous purpose: service to Rāma’s cause is portrayed as comparable to divine allegiance (Varuṇa aiding Indra), framing the war as defense of order against adharma.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada’s identity and standing are clarified—his lineage from Vāli, affection from Sugrīva, and his readiness to fight specifically for Rāma’s mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bhakti/niṣṭhā (steadfast commitment) and parākrama (heroic initiative): Angada’s courage is rooted in loyal dedication to a just leader and cause.