Shloka 6.26.44

वानरमुख्य-परिचयः (Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders)

Devanagari script

यस्तुभीमांप्रवल्गन्तींचमूंतिष्ठतिशोभयन् ।स्थितांतीरेसमुद्रस्यद्वितीयइवसागरः ।।6.26.42।।एषदर्दरसङ्काशोविनतोनामयूथपः ।पिबंश्चरतिपर्णासांनदीनामुत्तमांनदीम् ।।6.26.43।।षष्टिश्शतसहस्राणिबलमस्यप्लवङ्गमाः ।।6.26.44।।

Transliteration

ṣaṣṭiś ca śata-sahasrāṇi balam asya plavaṅgamāḥ ||6.26.44||

Translation

Sixty hundred-thousands of Vānaras make up his force.

Context

"He who is stationed there on the shore like a second sea fluttering the division of army and terrifying is known as Vinata. He is a leader who goes about drinking the waters of the Parnasa, the best among the rivers. He has a sixty hundred thousand army force of Vanaras under him."

Characters & Entities

• Vinata
• Plavaṅgamas (Vanaras)

FAQs

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

Dharma is served by preparedness and collective effort: righteous aims in the epic are advanced through coordinated communities, not isolated pride.

What is the narrative situation?

The spy quantifies the contingent under Vinata, continuing the reconnaissance report to Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Saṅgha-śakti (strength of unity): the emphasis is on organized numbers under a leader, implying discipline and cohesion.