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Shloka 4.41.40

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

तं च देशमतिक्रम्य महानृषभसंस्थितः।।।।सर्वरत्नमयः श्रीमान् ऋषभो नाम पर्वतः।

taṃ ca deśam atikramya mahān ṛṣabhasaṃsthitaḥ |

sarvaratnamayaḥ śrīmān ṛṣabho nāma parvataḥ ||

After passing beyond that region, there is a vast mountain—R̥ṣabha by name—majestic, bull-like in form, and resplendent with every kind of gem.

'With this place passed, you will see a huge mountain named Rishaba of the size of a bull filled with all gems.

Ṛṣabha (mountain)

Dharma appears as steadfast pursuit of a righteous objective despite long routes and daunting landmarks—continuing onward with clarity and resolve.

Sugriva describes the next landmark on the southern route so the search-party can navigate reliably while seeking Sītā.

Endurance and focus: recognizing landmarks and continuing the mission without distraction by splendor (gems, grandeur).