Shloka 4.41.24

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

Devanagari script

द्वीपस्तस्यापरे पारे शतयोजनमायतः।अगम्यो मानुषैर्दीप्तस्तं मार्गध्वं समन्ततः।।।।

Transliteration

dvīpas tasyāpare pāre śatayojanam āyataḥ |

agamyo mānuṣair dīptas taṃ mārgadhvaṃ samantataḥ ||

Translation

Beyond it, on the farther shore, lies a radiant island stretching a hundred yojanas—hard for humans to reach. Search it thoroughly on every side.

Context

'Beyond this, on the other side of the sea stretching over an area of a hundred yojanas is an island difficult to reach for humans. Which you may explore.

Characters & Entities

• Dvīpa (island)
• Southern ocean (implied route)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is perseverance in a righteous task: even difficult, remote regions must be searched carefully when duty demands it.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva directs the team to a distant island and commands a comprehensive search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dṛḍha-niścaya (steadfast determination) in service of a just cause.