Shloka 4.40.11

पूर्वदिशि सीतामार्गण-नियोगः (Deployment to the Eastern Quarter for the Search of Sita)

Devanagari script

ज्ञायतां मम वैदेही यदि जीवति वा न वा।स च देशो महाप्राज्ञ यस्मिन्वसति रावणः।।4.40.11।।

Transliteration

āgatā viniviṣṭāś ca balinaḥ kāmarūpiṇaḥ | vānarā vāraṇendrābhā ye mad-viṣaya-vāsinaḥ || 4.40.2 ||

Translation

The Vānara warriors who dwell within my realm have arrived and taken their positions—mighty in strength, able to assume forms at will, and huge like lordly elephants.

Context

'O wise warrior! I wish to know whether Vaidehi is alive or not. Let the kingdom of Ravana be found out.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara (monkey-warriors)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma here appears as responsible kingship and loyal service: Sugrīva indicates that his subjects have assembled and are ready for the righteous mission of assisting Rāma.

What is the narrative situation?

In Kiṣkindhā, after forming an alliance with Rāma, Sugrīva describes the gathered Vānara forces who are prepared to act in the search-and-recovery mission connected to Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s leadership and reliability—he demonstrates preparedness, organization, and the capacity to mobilize allies for a just cause.