पूर्वदिशि सीतामार्गण-नियोगः
Deployment to the Eastern Quarter for the Search of Sita
तत्र सीतां च वैदेहीं निलयं रावणस्य च।।4.40.19।।मार्गध्वं गिरिशृङ्गेषु वनेषु च नदीषु च।
tatra sītāṃ ca vaidehīṃ nilayaṃ rāvaṇasya ca || 4.40.19 ||
mārgadhvaṃ giri-śṛṅgeṣu vaneṣu ca nadīṣu ca |
هناك، التمسوا سيتا، فايدهِي، والتمسوا أيضًا مسكن رافانا؛ فتفقدوا قمم الجبال، وفي الغابات، وعلى ضفاف الأنهار.
'Search for Sita in the abode of Ravana, on mountain peaks and river banks and in forests.
Dharma is steadfast effort in a just mission: the search must be thorough and truthful, covering all likely terrains so that action rests on verified discovery rather than rumor.
Sugrīva gives concrete search instructions to the troop heading east, specifying where to look for Sītā and for clues to Rāvaṇa’s residence.
Diligence and discipline—systematic searching reflects commitment to truth (Satya) and duty.