Shloka 45
वानरमुख्य-परिचयः
Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders
त्वामाह्वयतियुद्धायक्रोधनोनामयूधपः ।विक्रान्ताबलवन्तश्चयथायूथानिभागशः ।।।।
tvām āhvayati yuddhāya krodhano nāma yūdhapaḥ |
vikrāntā balavantaś ca yathā yūthāni bhāgaśaḥ ||6.26.45||
「クローダナ」と名のる隊長が、汝を戦へと呼びかける。彼の部隊は区分して布陣され、勇猛にして強大なる戦士で満ちている。
"The valiant and powerful troop leaders are a part of units of the army under Vanara called Krodhana. He is challenging you for combat."
FAQs
Dharma in warfare includes clarity and directness: a formal challenge signals open combat rather than deceit, fitting the epic’s ideal of righteous confrontation.
Sāraṇa names another Vanara commander and describes the disciplined formation of his forces while briefing Rāvaṇa.
Śaurya (valor) coupled with organization—courage expressed through structured, accountable military action.