Shloka 4.40.68

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

Devanagari script

अधिगम्य तु वैदेहीं निलयं रावणस्य च।।4.40.68।।मासे पूर्णे निवर्तध्वमुदयं प्राप्य पर्वतम्।

Transliteration

adhigamya tu vaidehīṃ nilayaṃ rāvaṇasya ca || 4.40.68 ||

māse pūrṇe nivartadhvam udayaṃ prāpya parvatam |

Translation

Having reached the Udaya mountain, seek Vaidehī and also the dwelling of Rāvaṇa; then return when the month’s term is completed.

Context

'Reaching the mountain behind which the sun rises, look for Vaidehi and the home of Ravana and return by the month's end.

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Rāvaṇa
• Udaya Parvata

FAQs

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

Dharma as disciplined execution: the mission is defined with clear objectives (find Sītā, learn Rāvaṇa’s location) and a time-bound return.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva assigns concrete targets and a deadline to the group searching eastward.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Accountability—acting with clear goals and respecting agreed time limits.