Shloka 6.27.29

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

Devanagari script

सएषनेताचैतेषांवानराणांमहात्मनाम् ।सएषदुर्धरोराजन्प्रमाथीनामयूथपः ।।।।

Transliteration

sa eṣa netā caiteṣāṃ vānarāṇāṃ mahātmanām |

sa eṣa durdharo rājan pramāthīnām ayūthapaḥ || 6.27.29 ||

Translation

He is the leader of these great-souled Vānaras; and he himself, O King, is hard to withstand—the troop-commander named Pramāthi.

Context

"He alone is the leader of the great Vanaras, O king. He is called Pramathi, a commander and a difficult one to resist."

Characters & Entities

• Pramāthi
• Vanaras
• Rāvaṇa (addressed as rājan)

FAQs

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

Satya and dharma appear through frank counsel: naming the opponent’s strength truthfully is part of righteous statecraft and war-ethics—warning a ruler against arrogance and misjudgment.

What is the narrative situation?

A specific Vanara commander is identified by name (Pramāthi) while the enemy is being briefed on the leaders confronting Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Forthrightness and discernment—accurately recognizing and stating the capability of a leader.