Shloka 4.40.64

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

Devanagari script

तस्य शैलस्य पृष्ठेषु निर्झरेषु गुहासु च।।4.40.64।।रावण स्सह वैदेह्या मार्गितव्यस्ततस्ततः।

Transliteration

tasya śailasya pṛṣṭheṣu nirjhareṣu guhāsu ca | rāvaṇaḥ saha vaidehyā mārgitavyas tatas tataḥ ||

Translation

On that mountain’s slopes and ridges, by its streams and within its caves as well—everywhere—Rāvaṇa together with Vaidehī must be sought.

Context

'You may look for Ravana and also for Vaidehi even behind the mountain on the plains and also near the mountain streams and caves all over.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Mountain streams (nirjhara)
• Caves (guhā)

FAQs

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

Dharma as conscientiousness: a righteous mission demands comprehensive effort—searching even difficult terrain—so that truth is pursued without negligence.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva expands the search-locations, emphasizing thorough coverage of slopes, streams, and caves.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Apramāda (non-negligence) and parākrama (energetic exertion) in service of justice.