Shloka 6.27.2

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

Devanagari script

स्निग्धायस्यबहुव्यामावालालाङ्गूलमाश्रिताः ।ताम्राःपीतास्सिताश्श्वेताःप्रकीर्णाघोरकर्मणः ।।।।प्रगृहीताःप्रकाशन्तेसूर्यस्येवमरीचयः ।पृथिव्यांचानुकृष्यन्तेहरोनामैषयूथपः ।।।।

Transliteration

snigdhā yasya bahuvyāmā vālā lāṅgūlam āśritāḥ |

tāmrāḥ pītāḥ sitāḥ śvetāḥ prakīrṇā ghora-karmaṇaḥ ||6.27.2||

Translation

His tail is clothed in glossy hairs, many fathoms long, scattered in hues of copper-red, yellow, pale, and white—belonging to one of fearsome deeds.

Context

"One who is of terrific action, whose long tail with plenty of hair of different colours like red, white, yellow with shining ends shining like the scattered rays of the rising sun is holding and dragging on the ground is a leader known as Hara."

Characters & Entities

• Hara (introduced in the following verse 6.27.3 as the named yūthapa)
• lāṅgūla (tail)

FAQs

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

Dharma in counsel involves accurate observation and reporting. Describing the enemy’s signs and strength truthfully is part of responsible leadership and strategic integrity.

What is the narrative situation?

A Vānara commander is being visually identified through striking physical marks (notably the tail), as the opposing forces assemble near Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless capability: the description marks a warrior of formidable action, signaling readiness and power.