Saptajana-āśrama Darśana and the Approach to Kiṣkindhā
Hermitage of Seven Sages; March toward Vāli’s Capital
वने वनचरांश्चान्यान्खेचरांश्च विहङ्गमान्।पश्यन्तस्त्वरिता जग्मुस्सुग्रीववशवर्तिनः।।
vane vanacarāṁś cānyān khecarāṁś ca vihaṅgamān | paśyantas tvaritā jagmuḥ sugrīvavaśavartinaḥ || 4.13.12 ||
Sugrīvas Führung gehorsam, zogen sie eilends weiter, die Waldbewohner und andere Geschöpfe betrachtend sowie die Vögel, die den Himmel durchstreifen.
Following Sugriva faithfully, they proceeded swiftly, observing animals of the forest and birds flying in the sky.
Dharma in a joint mission requires orderly cooperation: moving under agreed leadership (Sugrīva) reflects fidelity to alliance and disciplined conduct.
The group advances quickly through the forest, observing wildlife as they go.
Anuśāsana (discipline) and loyalty within a pact—key to dharmic collaboration.