Introduction
Sharabha is a Vanara warrior in the army of Sugriva. According to Valmiki, he is a son of Parjanya, the god of rain.
In the war
Sharabha fought with the Vanara army in the war against Ravana.
Sharabha
A Vanara commander, son of the rain god Parjanya.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Valmiki Ramayana, with other tellings (Ramcharitmanas (Tulsidas), Regional and folk traditions) noted where relevant.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Balakanda (primary text) — https://www.valmikiramayan.net/
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.