Shloka 6.37.2

लङ्काद्वारव्यूहवर्णनम् / Disposition at the Gates of Lanka

Devanagari script

नरवानरराजौतौसतुवायुसुतःकपिः ।जाम्बवानृक्षराजश्चराक्षसश्चविभीषणः ।।6.37.1।।अङ्गदोवालिपुत्रश्चसौमित्रिश्शरभःकपिः ।सुषेणस्सहदायादोमैन्दोद्विविदएवच ।।6.37.2।।गजोगवाक्षःकुमुदोनलोऽथपनसस्तथा ।अमित्रविषयंप्राप्तास्समवेतास्समर्धयन् ।।6.37.3।।

Transliteration

aṅgado vāliputraś ca saumitriḥ śarabhaḥ kapiḥ | suṣēṇaḥ sahadāyādo maindo dvivida eva ca || 6.37.2 ||

Translation

There were Aṅgada, Vālin’s son, and Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa), along with the monkey Śarabha; and Suṣeṇa with his kinsmen, as well as Mainda and Dvivida too—all assembled.

Context

Sugriva the king of men and monkeys, Hanuman the son of wind god, Jambavan the king of Bears, Vibheeshana, Vali's son Angada, Sarabha, accompanied by his kin Sushena, Mainda, Dwivida, Gaja, Gavaksha, Kumuda, the wise Nala and Panasa arrived at the enemy city and collected together thought like this.

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Vālin
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• Śarabha
• Suṣeṇa
• Mainda
• Dvivida

FAQs

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

Collective duty and solidarity: righteous outcomes in the epic are achieved by coordinated service, where many leaders unite under a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

The poem enumerates key allies gathered near Laṅkā, preparing for coordinated action against Rāvaṇa’s forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty and readiness for service—leaders and warriors present themselves for a shared dharmic mission.