Shloka 4.41.14

दक्षिणदिशि सीतान्वेषण-आदेशः (Commissioning the Southern Search for Sītā)

Devanagari script

अयोमुखश्च गन्तव्यः पर्वतो धातुमण्डितः।।4.41.13।।विचित्रशिखर श्श्रीमांश्चित्रपुष्पितकाननः।सचन्दनवनोद्देशो मार्गितव्यो महागिरिः।।4.41.14।।

Transliteration

tatas tām āpagāṃ divyāṃ prasannasalilāṃ śivām |

tatra drakṣyatha kāverīṃ vihitām apsarogaṇaiḥ ||

Translation

Thereafter you shall behold the divine river Kāverī, whose waters are clear and auspicious; there, it is said, hosts of apsarases sport.

Context

'Look for Sita all over mount Ayomukha (known as Malaya), rich in ores. It has wonderful peaks. It looks colourful with the forest in bloom. This great mountain is full of sandalwood forest.

Characters & Entities

• Kāverī river
• Apsarases (apsarogaṇa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence for sacred places: the journey is not mere travel but a disciplined mission conducted through holy landscapes with purity of intent.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva continues the southern itinerary, pointing out the Kāverī as a significant river they will encounter.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Respectfulness—moving through revered regions without losing focus on duty.