Shloka 6.41.48

युद्धलक्षण-निमित्तदर्शनं तथा लङ्काद्वारव्यूहः (War Omens and the Encirclement of Lanka’s Gates)

Devanagari script

सन्तिचौघबलाःकेचित्केचिच्छतगुणोत्तराः ।।6.41.48।।अप्रमेयबलाश्चान्येतत्रासन्हरियूथपाः

Transliteration

santi caughabalāḥ kecit kecic chataguṇottarāḥ | aprameyabalāś cānye tatrāsan hariyūthapāḥ ||6.41.48||

Translation

Some possessed the force of a surging flood; some were a hundred times stronger; and there too stood other Vānara commanders whose strength was beyond measure.

Context

Few monkeys had strength of an ogha, some had a hundred times more, and the monkey commanders possessed immeasurable strength.

Characters & Entities

• Hariyūthapāḥ (Vānara troop-commanders)
• Vānara warriors

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained through leadership and collective effort—capable commanders and organized forces protect the vulnerable and uphold justice.

What is the narrative situation?

A continued survey of the Vānara army’s immense and varied strengths, highlighting commanders of immeasurable power.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Netṛtva (leadership) and śaurya (heroism), showing that righteous action requires strong guidance and coordination.