Shloka 6.27.46

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

Devanagari script

गजोगवाक्षोगवयोनलोनीलश्चवानरः ।एकैकएवयोधानांकोटीभिर्दशभिर्वृतः ।।।।

Transliteration

gajo gavākṣo gavayo nalo nīlaś ca vānaraḥ |

ekaika eva yūthānāṃ koṭibhir daśabhir vṛtaḥ || 6.27.46 ||

Translation

Gaja, Gavākṣa, Gavaya, Nala, and the Vānara Nīla—each one of these troop-leaders is attended by ten koṭis of warriors.

Context

"Gaja, Gavaksha, Gavaya, Nila each of these Vanara leaders have ten crores of army under them."

Characters & Entities

• Gaja
• Gavākṣa
• Gavaya
• Nala
• Nīla
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma in war is also organizational: rightful aims require disciplined leadership and ordered forces, not chaos.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāvaṇa is being informed about the scale and commanders of the Vānara alliance—each named leader commands an immense host.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership capacity and collective responsibility—each commander bears the duty of directing vast forces.