Shloka 4.41.21

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

Devanagari script

ततस्समुद्रमासाद्य सम्प्रधार्यार्थनिश्चयम्।अगस्त्येनान्तरे तत्र सागरे विनिवेशितः।।4.41.20।।चित्रनानानगः श्रीमान्महेन्द्र: पर्वतोत्तमः।जातरूपमयः श्रीमानवगाढो महार्णवम्।।4.41.21।।

Transliteration

citranānānagaḥ śrīmān mahendraḥ parvatottamaḥ |

jātarūpamayaḥ śrīmān avagāḍho mahārṇavam ||

Translation

That excellent mountain Mahendra, splendid with many kinds of colorful trees and radiant as though made of gold, stands in glory and plunges down into the great sea.

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

• Mahendra (mountain)
• Mahārṇava (great ocean/sea)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by right orientation: knowing sacred and geographic landmarks helps a righteous mission proceed without confusion or wasteful wandering.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva describes Mt. Mahendra near/within the ocean as a notable point in the southern route of the search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership through clear guidance—Sugriva equips his team with concrete knowledge for success.