Shloka 4.41.20

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

Devanagari script

ततस्समुद्रमासाद्य सम्प्रधार्यार्थनिश्चयम्।अगस्त्येनान्तरे तत्र सागरे विनिवेशितः।।।।चित्रनानानगः श्रीमान्महेन्द्र: पर्वतोत्तमः।जातरूपमयः श्रीमानवगाढो महार्णवम्।।।।

Transliteration

tatas samudram āsādya sampradhāryārthaniścayam |

agastyenāntare tatra sāgare viniveśitaḥ ||

Translation

Then, upon reaching the ocean, deliberate together and decide the course of action. There, within that region of the sea, Agastya has set a landmark in between.

Context

'Then on reaching the sea shore, decide the course of action. Sage Agastya has set up (between the moat of the city and and the sea) a glorious golden mountain Mahendra. Filled with colourful trees, it stretches into the sea.

Characters & Entities

• Samudra (southern ocean)
• Agastya

FAQs

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

Dharma here is disciplined responsibility: before acting, one should reach the proper place, deliberate clearly, and decide the right means to accomplish a righteous mission (the search for Sītā).

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva is instructing the southern search party on how to proceed once they reach the ocean, indicating a landmark associated with Sage Agastya.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prudence and purposeful resolve—acting with thoughtful planning rather than haste.