Shloka 6.27.23

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

Devanagari script

यस्यवैश्रवणोराजाजम्बूमुपनिषेवते ।।6.27.21।।योराजापर्वतेन्द्राणांबहुकिन्नरसेविनाम् ।विहारसुखदोनित्यंभ्रातुस्तेराक्षसाधिप ।।6.27.22।।तत्रैषवसतिश्रीमान्बलवान्वानरर्षभः ।युद्धेष्वकत्थनोनित्यंक्रोधनोनामयूथपः ।।6.27.23।।

Transliteration

tatraiṣa vasati śrīmān balavān vānararṣabhaḥ |

yuddheṣv akatthano nityaṃ krodhano nāma yūthapaḥ ||6.27.23||

Translation

There dwells this illustrious and mighty bull among the Vānaras—ever unboastful in battles—named Krodhana, a commander of troops.

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

• Krodhana
• Vānara
• Kubera (Vaiśravaṇa, by linkage in 6.27.21–22)
• Kailāsa (implied mountain context)

FAQs

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

Dharma for warriors includes humility and restraint: being ‘akatthana’ (non-boastful) in war reflects disciplined strength aligned with righteousness rather than ego.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vānara commander is formally identified by name and qualities, completing the geographical introduction begun in the prior two verses.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Akatthana (non-boastfulness) paired with bala (strength): power that does not seek self-advertisement.