Shloka 3.61.20
सीतान्वेषणारम्भः — The Search for Sita Begins
तौ वनानि गिरींश्चैव सरितश्च सरांसि च।।।।निखिलेन विचिन्वानौ सीतां दशरथात्मजौ।
tau vanāni girīṁś caiva saritaś ca sarāṁsi ca |
nikhilena vicinvānau sītāṁ daśarathātmajau ||3.61.20||
The two sons of Daśaratha searched for Sītā everywhere—through forests and mountains, rivers and ponds—leaving nothing unexamined.
The two sons of Dasaratha went on searching for Sita in forests, mountains, rivers, ponds everywhere.
Dharma is thoroughness and perseverance in duty: the brothers’ search is comprehensive, reflecting unwavering commitment to protect and restore what is right.
Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa actively search across multiple terrains—forests, mountains, rivers, and ponds—for the missing Sītā.
Determination and teamwork—both brothers act together with sustained effort.