Shloka 4.40.39

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

Devanagari script

गृहं च वैनतेयस्य नानारत्नविभूषितम्।तत्र कैलाससङ्काशं विहितं विश्वकर्मणा।।4.40.39।।

Transliteration

gṛhaṃ ca vainateyasya nānāratnavibhūṣitam | tatra kailāsasaṅkāśaṃ vihitaṃ viśvakarmaṇā || 4.40.39 ||

Translation

There, you will see Garuḍa’s house, fashioned by Viśvakarman—shining like Mount Kailāsa and adorned with many kinds of jewels.

Context

'You would see there a house of Garuda constructed by Visvakarma. It looks like the Kailasa mountain and is adorned with different kinds of gems.

Characters & Entities

• Vainateya (Garuḍa)
• Viśvakarman
• Kailāsa

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as disciplined guidance: leaders give precise, truthful directions so that a collective mission (the search) proceeds without confusion or waste.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva is describing landmarks on the southern route so the vānaras can navigate correctly during the search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugriva’s responsibility and clarity in leadership—providing reliable knowledge to support a righteous objective.