Shloka 6.26.4

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

कोहिनामसपत्नोमांसमरेजेतुमर्हति ।इत्युक्त्वापरुषंवाक्यंरावणोराक्षसाधिपः ।।।।आरुरोहततश्रशीमान् प्रासादंहिमपाण्डुरम् ।बहुतालसमुत्सेधंरावणोऽथदिदृक्ष्या ।।।।

Transliteration

eṣa parvatam adhyāste pāriyātram anuttamam |

yuddhe duṣprasaho nityaṃ panaso nāma yūthapaḥ ||6.26.40||

Translation

This troop-leader, named Panasa, ever hard to withstand in battle, dwells upon the unsurpassed Pāriyātra mountain.

Context

"What adversary can win me in war? You ought to know this", said Ravana. Then Ravana, the king of Rakshasas having spoken that way went up to the snow white palace which was of the height of many Palmira trees wishing to see (the Vanaras).

Characters & Entities

• Panasa
• Pāriyātra mountain

FAQs

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

Competence and steadfastness are dharmic strengths when used to protect the righteous; the epic repeatedly frames ‘irresistibility in war’ as meaningful only when aligned with justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa names the imposing leader as Panasa and notes his dwelling-place, continuing the roll-call of enemy commanders.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unyielding strength in conflict (duṣprasahatva) and constancy (nityatā).