Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 4, Shloka 69
समुद्रतट-प्रयाणम् तथा वेलावन-निवेशः
March to the Seacoast and Encampment at the Shore
शतश्शतसहस्रैश्च कोटिभिश्च सहस्रशः ।वानराणां सुघोराणां श्रीमत्परिवृता मही ।।।।
śataś śatasahasraiś ca koṭibhiś ca sahasraśaḥ |
vānarāṇāṁ sughorāṇāṁ śrīmat parivṛtā mahī ||
The earth lay splendidly covered on every side by exceedingly formidable Vānaras—by hundreds, by hundreds of thousands, and by crores in countless multitudes.
Formidable vanaras in hundreds, thousands, lakhs and crores spread in a splendid manner around the land.
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Dharma is strengthened by collective commitment: the immense gathering signifies unified support for a righteous cause, where many stand behind justice.
A panoramic description emphasizing the vast numbers and intimidating strength of the Vānara forces.
Unity and organized might—power multiplied through cooperation.