Shloka 6.26.38

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

यस्तुमेघइवाकाशंमहानावृत्यतिष्ठति ।मध्येवानरवीराणांसूराणामिववासवः ।।।।भेरीणामिवसन्नादोयस्यैषश्रूयतेमहान् ।घोषश्शाखामृगेन्द्राणांसङ्ग्राममभिकाङ्क्षिताम् ।।।।एषपर्वतमध्यास्तेपारियात्रमनुत्तमम् ।युद्धेदुष्प्रसहोनित्यंपनसोनामयूथपः ।।।।

Transliteration

yas tu megha ivākāśaṃ mahān āvṛtya tiṣṭhati |

madhye vānaravīrāṇāṃ sūrāṇām iva vāsavaḥ ||6.26.38||

Translation

And he who, vast like a cloud, seems to cover the sky as he stands—like Vāsava (Indra) among the gods—amid the heroic Vānara warriors:

Context

"He who is huge like a cloud covering the sky, roaring like a lion making noise like the beating of the drums, who is eager to wage war, who stands amid Vanaras like Indra in the midst of suras, who is ever difficult to resist in war is known as Panasa is a great warrior. He resides in the Paariyatra mountains."

Characters & Entities

• Vāsava (Indra)
• Vānara warriors

FAQs

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

True leadership is portrayed as protective and commanding—like Indra among the gods—suggesting that authority should stand at the center to uphold order and morale.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa points out another prominent Vānara commander, describing his imposing stature through a cosmic simile.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Majesty and commanding presence—the ability to anchor and inspire a fighting force.