Shloka 4.40.8

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

Devanagari script

यन्मन्यसे नरव्याघ्र प्राप्तकालं तदुच्यताम्।तत्सैन्यं त्वद्वशे युक्तमाज्ञापयितुमर्हसि।।4.40.8।।

Transliteration

yan manyase naravyāghra prāptakālaṃ tad ucyatām |

tat sainyaṃ tvadvaśe yuktaṃ ājñāpayitum arhasi || 4.40.8 ||

Translation

O tiger among men, declare what you judge to be the proper time for action. This army stands ready under your command—you should issue the orders.

Context

'O tiger among men! announce the proper time for action. This army is at your command. Command them.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Vanara army (sainya)

FAQs

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

Dharma as timely action: when the right time has come, a leader must speak clearly and command decisively for the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

Lakṣmaṇa urges Sugriva to announce the time for action and deploy the ready forces.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisive leadership and responsibility over entrusted resources.