Shloka 4.40.70

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

Devanagari script

महेन्द्रकान्तां वनषण्डमण्डितांदिशं चरित्वा निपुणेन वानराः।अवाप्य सीतां रघुवंशजप्रियांततो निवृत्तास्सुखिनो भविष्यथ।।4.40.70।।

Transliteration

ta ime bahusāhasrair anīkaiḥ bhīmavikramaiḥ |

āgatā vānarā ghorā daityadānavasannibhāḥ || 4.40.7 ||

Translation

Here have come those dreadful vanaras, with forces numbering many thousands—fighters of terrifying prowess, resembling Daityas and Dānavas in might.

Context

'O monkeys! go about the beloved quarter (east) of Indra bestowed with differnt kinds of forests and groves. Look out carefully for Rama's beloved Sita, spot her and return, you will live happily.ityārṣē śrīmadrāmāyaṇē vālmīkīya ādikāvyē kiṣkindhākāṅḍē catvāriṅśassargaḥ৷৷Thus ends the fortieth sarga in Kishkindakanda of the first epic, the Holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras
• Daityas
• Dānavas

FAQs

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

Dharma of alliance and preparedness: when support has arrived in full strength, delaying righteous action becomes improper.

What is the narrative situation?

In the assembly, the gathered vanara forces are described as immense and formidable, underscoring readiness for the search and campaign.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Readiness and collective strength directed toward a just objective.