Shloka 4.40.37

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

Devanagari script

तं कालमेघप्रतिमं महोरगनिषेवितम्।अभिगम्य महानादं तीर्थेनैव महोदधिम्।।4.40.37।।ततो रक्तजलं भीमं लोहितं नाम सागरम्।गत्वा प्रेक्ष्यथ तां चैव बृहतीं कूटशाल्मलीम्।।4.40.38।।

Transliteration

taṃ kālameghapratimaṃ mahōraganiṣēvitam | abhigamya mahānādaṃ tīrthenaiva mahōdadhim || 4.40.37 ||

Translation

Approach that great ocean—roaring like a dark cloud at the time of dissolution, and inhabited by mighty serpents—reaching it by the shore-route.

Context

'Reach out to the great roaring ocean which looks like a black cloud at the time of dissolution, inhabited by great serpents.Go through the bank of the river, and touch the frightening sea named Lohita of red coloured water.You will see a huge silk-cotton tree in that place.

Characters & Entities

• Great ocean (mahodadhi)
• Mahoraga (great serpents)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast pursuit of the rightful aim even when nature appears apocalyptic; the truthful mission continues with discipline (following the proper route).

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva describes the terrifying ocean to be reached and indicates the manner of approaching it.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude—remaining composed before overwhelming sights and threats.