Shloka 4.40.62

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

Devanagari script

काञ्चनस्य च शैलस्य सूर्यस्य च महात्मनः।।4.40.62।।आविष्टा तेजसा सन्ध्या पूर्वा रक्ता प्रकाशते।

Transliteration

kāñcanasya ca śailasya sūryasya ca mahātmanaḥ | āviṣṭā tejasā sandhyā pūrvā raktā prakāśate ||

Translation

Suffused with the brilliance of the golden mountain and of the great Sun, the eastern twilight shines—red in hue.

Context

'The early morning twilight appears bright red because of the glow of the golden mountain as well as of the great Sun-god.

Characters & Entities

• Sūrya (Sun)
• Golden mountain (kāñcana-śaila; unnamed here)

FAQs

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

Dharma is suggested through the symbolism of dawn: as darkness yields to light, confusion should yield to truth (satya) and right resolve in the pursuit of justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva describes the visual signs of the eastern region—dawn’s redness caused by radiant landmarks—helping the searchers recognize where they are.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Smṛti and attentiveness: careful observation of signs in nature to serve a righteous objective.