Shloka 6.26.26

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

श्वेतोरजतसङ्काशश्चपलोभीमविक्रमः ।बुद्धिमान्वानरश्शूरस्त्रिषुलोकेषुविश्रुतः ।।6.26.25।।तूर्णंसुग्रीवमागम्यपुनर्गच्छतिसत्वरः ।विभजन्वानरींसेनामनीकानिप्रहर्षयन् ।।6.26.26।।

Transliteration

tūrṇaṃ sugrīvam āgamya punar gacchati satvaraḥ |

vibhajan vānarīṃ senām anīkāni praharṣayan ||6.26.26||

Translation

Hastening to Sugrīva and then moving on again at speed, he arranged the Vānara army into divisions, heartening the units as he went.

Context

"One who resembles silver in colour is Swetha. He is an intelligent one with terrific prowess, and a warrior is well known in the three worlds. Swetha is quickly coming towards Sugriva, dividing the Vanara army forces and again proceeding swiftly."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara army
• Army divisions (anīka)

FAQs

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

Dharma in collective action requires order and encouragement: organizing people rightly and uplifting morale is a form of righteous service to the mission.

What is the narrative situation?

A Vānara leader (contextually Śveta from the preceding verse) coordinates with Sugrīva and actively structures the forces for battle.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sevā-bhāva and nīti (practical leadership): swift coordination, disciplined deployment, and motivating others.