Shloka 4.40.24

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

Devanagari script

सर्वमेतद्विचेतव्यं मृगयद्भिस्ततस्ततः।रामस्य दयितां भार्यां सीतां दशरथस्नुषाम्।।4.40.24।।

Transliteration

sarvam etad vicetavyaṃ mṛgayadbhis tataḥ tataḥ |

rāmasya dayitāṃ bhāryāṃ sītāṃ daśarathasnuṣām ||4.40.24||

Translation

Searching again and again, you must investigate all these places—for Sītā, Rāma’s beloved wife, the daughter-in-law of Daśaratha.

Context

'Search all over the place looking carefully here and there for Sita the beloved consort of Rama, daughter-in-law of Dasaratha.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Daśaratha

FAQs

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

Dharma is unwavering commitment to a righteous task: the search must be exhaustive and persistent until truth (satya) is found.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva issues a clear command that every previously named region must be thoroughly searched for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance in loyal service—continuing the effort ‘here and there’ without fatigue or discouragement.