Shloka 23

सप्तदशः सर्गः — देवसंवादः तथा वानर-ऋक्ष-उत्पत्तिः

Divine Council and the Generation of Vanara Allies

Devanagari script

कामरूपबलोपेता यथाकामं विचारिण:।सिंहशार्दूलसदृशा दर्पेण च बलेन च।।।।

Transliteration

kāmarūpabalopetā yathākāmaṁ vicāriṇaḥ |

siṁhaśārdūlasadṛśā darpeṇa ca balena ca ||

Translation

他们具足神力与随意变形之能，任意游行；其傲气与威势，宛如狮与虎。

Word by Word

apsarassuamong apsarases

caand

mukhyāsuamong the chief (ones)

tathālikewise

vidyādharīṣuamong vidyādharī women

caand

nāga-kanyāsuamong nāga-daughters

caand

tathālikewise

gandharvīṇāmof gandharvī women

tanūṣuin bodies

caand

Context

The devatas, rishis, gandharvas, garudas, yakshas, kimpurushas, siddhas, vidyadharas, uragas and many others were immensely pleased. Thousands of gigantic monkeys wandering in forests were procreated from principal apsarasas vidhyadaris, nagas, and gandharvas.

Characters & Entities

Vānaras

Siṁha (lion)

Śārdūla (tiger)

FAQs

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

Extraordinary abilities become dharmic when oriented toward protection and right action; the epic prepares the ethical frame for power as service.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator describes the innate capacities of the newly generated Vānara hosts—shape-shifting, immense strength, and fearless bearing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vīrya (heroic vigor) and utsāha (energetic readiness), tempered by the implicit expectation that such power supports a righteous mission.