Shloka 6.27.10

वानर-ऋक्ष-सेना-प्रशंसा (Cataloguing the Vanara and Bear Forces)

Devanagari script

यवीयानस्यतुभ्रातापश्यैनंपर्वतोपमम् ।भ्रात्रासमानोरूपेणविशिष्टस्तुपराक्रमैः ।।।।सएषजाम्बवान्नाममहायूथपयूथपः ।प्रक्रान्तोगुरुवर्तीचसम्प्रहारेष्वमर्षण ।।।।

Transliteration

yavīyān asya tu bhrātā paśyainaṃ parvatopamam | bhrātrā samāno rūpeṇa viśiṣṭas tu parākramaiḥ ||

sa eṣa jāmbavān nāma mahā-yūthapa-yūthapaḥ | prakrānto guru-vartī ca samprahāreṣv amarṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Behold him, mountain-like in stature—the younger brother of that leader. In form he resembles his brother, yet in prowess he is distinguished. He is named Jāmbavān, a great commander among commanders—bold in advance, reverent to elders, and unyielding in close combat.

Context

"See this one like a mountain, he is the brother of Dhumra. Even though he is similar to his brother in body form and his valour is great. As such he is superior among leaders. He is called Jambavan, one of valourous deeds, devoted to elders and intolerant in killing."

Characters & Entities

• Sāraṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Jāmbavān
• Dhumra (as referenced in the supplied gloss/translation)
• Vānara commanders

FAQs

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

True leadership joins strength with dharmic conduct—especially guru-vartanā (proper regard for elders/mentors) alongside courage in battle.

What is the narrative situation?

Sāraṇa points out and characterizes Jāmbavān among the Vānara chiefs while reporting to Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

A balanced ideal: formidable prowess combined with humility and discipline in honoring elders.