Shloka 6.27.12

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

Devanagari script

एतेनसाह्यंसुमहत्कृतंशक्रस्यधीमता ।देवासुरेजाम्बवतालब्धाश्चबहवोवराः ।।।।

Transliteration

āruhya parvatāgrebhyo mahābhra-vipulāḥ śilāḥ | muñcanti vipulākārān mṛtyor udvijanti ca ||

rākṣasānāṃ ca sadṛśāḥ piśācānāṃ ca romaśāḥ | etasya sainyā bahavo vicaranty agni-tejasaḥ ||

Translation

Climbing the mountain peaks, they hurl vast boulders, broad as great cloud-masses; huge of form, they do not flinch even from death. Many in his host roam about, hairy-bodied and blazing like fire, resembling Rākṣasas and Piśācas in their fearsome appearance.

Context

"His assistance was given to Indra in the war between Devas and demons and in turn he obtained many boons."

Characters & Entities

• Sāraṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Piśācas
• mountain peaks

FAQs

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

Fearlessness in the service of a chosen righteous duty is praised—courage that does not retreat even before death when protecting a dharmic cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Sāraṇa describes the terrifying battle-readiness and appearance of a leader’s troops, emphasizing their strength and fearlessness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Abhaya (fearlessness) and utsāha (energetic resolve) displayed by disciplined troops in war.