Shloka 4.40.7

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

Devanagari script

त इमे बहुसाहस्रैरनीकै भीमविक्रमैः।आगता वानरा घोरा दैत्यदानवसन्निभा:।।4.40.7।।

Transliteration

mahendrakāntāṃ vanaṣaṇḍamaṇḍitāṃ diśaṃ caritvā nipuṇena vānarāḥ |

avāpya sītāṃ raghuvaṃśaja-priyāṃ tato nivṛttāḥ sukhino bhaviṣyatha || 4.40.70 ||

Translation

O monkeys, traverse with skill the eastern quarter beloved of Mahendra, adorned with groves and forests. When you find Sītā, dear to the scion of Raghu’s line (Rāma), return—then you will live in safety and happiness.

Context

'Dreadful monkeys who resemble demons have arrived along with thousands of fierce fighters.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma (Raghuvaṃśaja)
• Mahendra (Indra)
• Eastern direction (diś)

FAQs

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

Dharma as faithful service to a righteous cause: careful effort in a just mission leads to welfare (sukha) for the community.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva motivates and directs the vanaras to search the eastern quarter thoroughly and return upon finding Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Competent, careful action (nipuṇatā) joined with loyalty to Rāma’s cause.