Shloka 4.40.35

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

Devanagari script

तत स्समुद्रद्वीपांश्च सुभीमान्द्रष्टुमर्हथ।ऊर्मिमन्तं समुद्रं च क्रोशन्तमनिलोद्धतम्।।4.40.35।।

Transliteration

tatas samudradvīpāṃś ca subhīmān draṣṭum arhatha | ūrmimantaṃ samudraṃ ca krośantam aniloddhatam || 4.40.35 ||

Translation

Thereafter you should also survey the fearsome islands of the ocean, and the sea itself—wave-tossed, wind-driven, and roaring.

Context

'Then you may continue your search in the frightening islands of the sea as well as the sea which roars when stirred up by the wind.

Characters & Entities

• Ocean (samudra)
• Ocean islands (samudradvīpa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is fearless commitment to duty: righteous work may demand entering dangerous environments, yet one proceeds for the sake of truth and justice.

What is the narrative situation?

The search is extended from land into the oceanic realm, including islands and turbulent waters.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bravery—continuing the mission despite natural terror and uncertainty.