Shloka 4.41.29

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

Devanagari script

चन्द्रसूर्यांशुसङ्काशस्सागराम्बुसमावृतः।।।।भ्राजते विपुलैश्शृङ्गैरम्बरं विलिखन्निव।

Transliteration

candrasūryāṃśusaṅkāśaḥ sāgarāmbusamāvṛtaḥ |

bhrājate vipulaiḥ śṛṅgair ambaram vilikhann iva ||

Translation

It shines with a radiance like the beams of moon and sun, encircled by the ocean’s waters; with its vast peaks it seems to scratch the sky.

Context

'It looks bright, spreading its radiance like the Sun and Moon. It is surrounded by the sea. Its peaks appear as though scratching the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Puṣpitaka (implied continuation)
• Candra (Moon)
• Sūrya (Sun)
• Ocean (sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadiness amid awe: even when encountering marvels, one should keep the mind aligned to truth and duty, not distracted from the righteous aim.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva describes the appearance of the distant mountain landmark, emphasizing its brilliance and towering peaks.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Focused wonder—appreciating grandeur without losing commitment to the mission.