Shloka 44
तमूचु: सम्प्रयास्यन्तं शैब्यसुग्रीववाहनम्
tam ūcuḥ samprayāsyantaṃ śaibyasugrīvavāhanam
They addressed him as he was about to set forth—him whose mount was the famed Śaibya and Sugrīva—at a decisive moment in the war narrative, where counsel and resolve meet on the threshold of action.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical tension at the moment of departure: before action in war, speech—advice, warning, or encouragement—often frames responsibility and intention, underscoring that decisive acts should be preceded by mindful counsel.
As a key figure is about to depart for action, others speak to him. The line identifies him through his mount—Śaibya and Sugrīva—signaling readiness for movement and the transition from deliberation to engagement.