Shloka 4.41.36

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

Devanagari script

तत्र योजनविस्तारमुच्छ्रितं दशयोजनम्।।।।शरणं काञ्चनं दिव्यं नानारत्नविभूषितम्।

Transliteration

tatra yojana-vistāram ucchritaṃ daśa-yojanam || 4.41.36 ||

śaraṇaṃ kāñcanaṃ divyaṃ nānā-ratna-vibhūṣitam |

Translation

That divine dwelling is a yojana in breadth and rises to ten yojanas; it is a golden refuge adorned with many kinds of gems.

Context

'The hermitage of Agastya is one yojana in breadth and ten yojanas in height. It is wonderful, built of gold and adorned with many gems.

Characters & Entities

• Agastya’s dwelling (continuation of prior verse)
• yojana

FAQs

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

Dharma esteems sanctuaries that protect and uplift: a ‘śaraṇa’ symbolizes refuge for disciplined life, where righteousness is preserved and transmitted.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva elaborates on the grandeur and dimensions of Agastya’s residence as part of the route briefing.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Awe joined with restraint: the searchers are encouraged to recognize sacred magnificence without losing focus on their duty.