Shloka 6.27.21

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

Devanagari script

यस्यवैश्रवणोराजाजम्बूमुपनिषेवते ।।।।योराजापर्वतेन्द्राणांबहुकिन्नरसेविनाम् ।विहारसुखदोनित्यंभ्रातुस्तेराक्षसाधिप ।।।।तत्रैषवसतिश्रीमान्बलवान्वानरर्षभः ।युद्धेष्वकत्थनोनित्यंक्रोधनोनामयूथपः ।।।।

Transliteration

yasya vaiśravaṇo rājā jambūm upaniṣevate ||6.27.21||

Translation

Near whose Jambū tree the king Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera) stays in attendance.

Context

"O King of Rakshasas! This Vanara who is exceptional among Vanaras, a commander of troops by name Krathana, who is not boastful in wars, lives on Kailas, the king of mountains which is frequented by many Kinnaras, on which your brother king Kubera son of Vysravana stays under Jambu tree and strolls for his pleasure."

Characters & Entities

• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Jambū tree

FAQs

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

Dharma is linked to rightful order and rightful association: the verse anchors a Vānara’s dwelling in a sacred/royal cosmic geography connected with Kubera, implying legitimacy and auspicious standing.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker begins locating a Vānara leader’s residence by referencing Kubera’s known haunt near a Jambū tree, setting up the identification completed in the next verses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Auspicious dignity and established standing—being associated with Kubera’s domain implies recognized stature.