Shloka 6.26.21

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

अनुवालिसुतस्यापिबलेनमहताऽवृतः ।वीरस्तिष्ठतिसङ्ग्रामेसेतुहेतुरयंनलः ।।।।

Transliteration

anuvālisu-tasyāpi balena mahatā 'vṛtaḥ |

vīras tiṣṭhati saṅgrāme setu-hetur ayaṃ nalaḥ ||6.26.21||

Translation

And behind Vāli’s son stands the hero Nala, surrounded by a vast force—he whose work brought forth the bridge—steadfast in battle.

Context

"Behind this Vali's son is Nala surrounded by a huge army force. He is heroic in war. He is the cause of construction of the bridge."

Characters & Entities

• Vāli
• Angada (Vāli’s son; implied)
• Nala
• Setu (the bridge to Laṅkā; implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma as constructive capability put to righteous use: Nala’s identity is tied to building the bridge (a life-protecting, mission-enabling act), and then standing firm in the just war it enables.

What is the narrative situation?

The battle formation is described: Nala, famed for the bridge to Laṅkā, is positioned behind Angada with a large supporting force.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kauśala (skill) and sthairya (steadfastness): competence in building and firmness in battle, both aligned to a righteous objective.