Shloka 6.27.3

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

Devanagari script

स्निग्धायस्यबहुव्यामावालालाङ्गूलमाश्रिताः ।ताम्राःपीतास्सिताश्श्वेताःप्रकीर्णाघोरकर्मणः ।।6.27.2।।प्रगृहीताःप्रकाशन्तेसूर्यस्येवमरीचयः ।पृथिव्यांचानुकृष्यन्तेहरोनामैषयूथपः ।।6.27.3।।

Transliteration

pragṛhītāḥ prakāśante sūryasyeva marīcayaḥ |

pṛthivyāṃ cānukṛṣyante haro nāmaiṣa yūthapaḥ || 6.27.3 ||

Translation

Grasped and brandished, they blaze like the sun’s rays; and they trail along the earth—this troop-leader is named Hara.

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 (Vanara yūthapa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is suggested through purposeful strength: power is not random display but directed readiness for the just objective of the campaign.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker points out a particular Vanara commander (Hara) and describes his striking, radiant martial appearance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fearless energy and preparedness—visible, immediate readiness for battle.