Ramayana — Kishkindha Kanda, Sarga 27, Shloka 14
प्रस्रवणगिरिवासवर्णनम्
Residence on Mount Prasravana; Counsel during the Rains
गिरिशृङ्गमिदं तात पश्य चोत्तरतः शुभम्।भिन्नाञ्जनचयाकारमम्भोधरमिवोत्थितम्4.27.14।।
giriśṛṅgam idaṃ tāta paśya cottarataḥ śubham |
bhinnāñjana-cayākāram ambhodharam ivotthitam || 4.27.14 ||
Dear one, look to the north at this auspicious mountain-peak—risen up like a rain-cloud, and shaped as though it were a split heap of añjana (collyrium).
'In the southern direction is a white rock appearing as if it is another mountain. It looks like mount Kailas and is rich with various minerals.
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Truthful observation (satya) in service of duty (dharma): careful attention to signs and terrain supports the righteous objective without negligence.
The speaker points out a notable northern peak as part of orienting and guiding movement during the search-related journey.
Attentiveness and guidance—helping the leader proceed rightly by clear, accurate description.