Shloka 4.40.49

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

Devanagari script

स्वादूदस्योत्तरे देशे योजनानि त्रयोदश।।4.40.49।।जातरूपशिलो नाम महान्कनकपर्वतः।

Transliteration

svādūdasyottare deśe yojanāni trayodaśa | jātarūpaśilo nāma mahān kanakaparvataḥ ||

Translation

To the north of that ocean of sweet waters, at a distance of thirteen yojanas, stands a great golden mountain named Jātarūpaśila.

Context

'Thirteen yojanas to the north of this ocean of pure waters is a huge golden mountain called Jatarupasila.

Characters & Entities

• Svādūdaka-sāgara (sweet-water ocean)
• Jātarūpaśila (golden mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma is duty carried out with clarity: the search is not random but disciplined, using precise orientation and measured distances.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva gives navigational and landmark details to guide the search for Sītā across vast regions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and foresight—organizing a mission with concrete, actionable guidance.