Shloka 25
वानरमुख्य-परिचयः
Catalogue of Principal Vānara Leaders
श्वेतोरजतसङ्काशश्चपलोभीमविक्रमः ।बुद्धिमान्वानरश्शूरस्त्रिषुलोकेषुविश्रुतः ।।।।तूर्णंसुग्रीवमागम्यपुनर्गच्छतिसत्वरः ।विभजन्वानरींसेनामनीकानिप्रहर्षयन् ।।।।
śveto rajatasaṅkāśaś capalo bhīmavikramaḥ |
buddhimān vānaras śūras triṣu lokeṣu viśrutaḥ ||6.26.25||
ശ്വേതൻ—വെള്ളിവർണ്ണസദൃശമായ ദീപ്തിയോടെ, അതിവേഗവും ഭീമപരാക്രമശാലിയും; ബുദ്ധിമാനായ വാനരശൂരൻ, ത്രിലോകങ്ങളിലും വിശ്രുതൻ ആയിരുന്നു.
"One who resembles silver in colour is Swetha. He is an intelligent one with terrific prowess, and a warrior is well known in the three worlds. Swetha is quickly coming towards Sugriva, dividing the Vanara army forces and again proceeding swiftly."
FAQs
The verse links power with discernment: true dharmic strength is not mere force but force guided by buddhi (intelligence) and directed toward a just end.
The text introduces prominent Vānara commanders by name and qualities, building a moral and military portrait of the allies supporting Rāma’s cause.
Buddhi with vīrya: intelligence paired with heroic action, yielding lasting kīrti (renown).