Shloka 4.41.23

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

Devanagari script

नानाविधैर्नगै स्सर्वैलताभिश्चोपशोभितम्।देवर्षियक्षप्रवरैरप्सरोभिश्च सेवितम्।।4.41.22।।सिद्धचारणसङ्घैश्च प्रकीर्णं समनोरमम्।तमुपैति सहस्राक्षः सदा पर्वसु पर्वसु।।4.41.23।।

Transliteration

siddhacāraṇasaṅghaiś ca prakīrṇaṃ samanoramam |

tam upaiti sahasrākṣaḥ sadā parvasu parvasu ||

Translation

Scattered with hosts of siddhas and cāraṇas, it is exceedingly charming and delightful. The thousand‑eyed Indra visits it again and again on every sacred festival day.

Context

'That mountain with several kinds of colourful trees and vines is frequented by gods, sages and prominent yakshas like siddhas and charanas. It is exceedingly delightful and even the thousandeyed Indra keeps visiting this place on full and new Moon days.

Characters & Entities

• Siddhas
• Cāraṇas
• Indra (Sahasrākṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma is alignment with sacred rhythms: acknowledging holy times (parvans) and the sanctity they confer encourages self-discipline and reverent conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva highlights the mountain’s sanctity by noting Indra’s regular visits on festival/holy days.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (reverent regard) expressed through attention to sacred places and times.