Shloka 6.30.24

शार्दूलचरवृत्तान्तः (Saardula’s Spy-Report on Rama’s Camp and the Vanara Host)

Devanagari script

पुत्त्रोहुतवहस्याथनीलस्सेनापतिस्स्वयम् ।अनिलस्यचपुत्त्रोऽत्रहनूमानितिविश्रुतः ।।6.30.24।।

Transliteration

puttro hutavahasyātha nīlaḥ senāpatiḥ svayam | anilasya ca puttro 'tra hanūmān iti viśrutaḥ || 6.30.24 ||

Translation

Here is Nīla, the son of Hutavaha (Agni), himself the commander of the army. And here too is the son of Anila (Vāyu), famed by the name Hanūmān.

Context

"The fire-god's son indeed is the army chief known as Nila, and here is wind-god's son widely known as Hanuman."

Characters & Entities

• Nīla
• Hutavaha (Agni)
• Anila (Vāyu)
• Hanūmān

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined service: leadership (senāpati) and power (Hanūmān) are presented as instruments for righteous purpose, not ego.

What is the narrative situation?

The speaker identifies key leaders within the vānaras, highlighting both command structure and divine empowerment.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyal service and responsible command—strength organized for just ends.