Shloka 4.41.28

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

Devanagari script

तमतिक्रम्य लक्ष्मीवान्समुद्रे शतयोजने।।4.41.28।।गिरिः पुष्पितको नाम सिद्धचारणसेवितः।

Transliteration

tam atikramya lakṣmīvān samudre śatayojane |

giriḥ puṣpitako nāma siddhacāraṇasevitaḥ ||

Translation

Having passed beyond that island, in the sea—at a distance of a hundred yojanas—stands a blessed mountain named Puṣpitaka, frequented by siddhas and cāraṇas.

Characters & Entities

• Puṣpitaka (mountain)
• Siddhas
• Cāraṇas
• Sea (samudra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained effort: the righteous quest continues beyond each milestone, without complacency.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva provides further route markers beyond the island, naming Mt. Puṣpitaka in the sea.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and methodical searching—step-by-step progress guided by knowledge.