Shloka 19
सप्तदशः सर्गः — देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः
Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies
गोलाङ्गूलीषु चोत्पन्ना: केचित्सम्मतविक्रमा:।ऋक्षीषु च तथा जाता वानरा: किन्नरीषु च।।।।
golāṅgūlīṣu cotpannāḥ kecit sammatavikramāḥ |
ṛkṣīṣu ca tathā jātā vānarāḥ kinnarīṣu ca ||
Algunos monos, celebrados por su valor, nacieron de hembras de cola larga; del mismo modo otros nacieron de osas, y también de hembras Kinnara.
Create strong and powerful beings capable of assuming forms at free will to extend support to Visnu who is true to his word, heroic and benevolent.
FAQs
Dharma is shown as a cosmic coordination: diverse beings are brought forth so that righteous action (Rāma’s mission) is supported by suitable strength and courage.
The text explains the varied births of the Vānara hosts who will later become key allies in the fight against adharma.
Vikrama (valor) that is socially recognized (sammata): courage is framed as honorable when aligned with a righteous cause.