Shloka 4.41.41

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

Devanagari script

गोशीर्षकं पद्मकं च हरिश्यामं च चन्दनम्।।।।दिव्यमुत्पद्यते यत्र तच्चैवाग्निसमप्रभम्।

Transliteration

gośīrṣakaṃ padmakaṃ ca hariśyāmaṃ ca candanam |

divyam utpadyate yatra taccaivāgnisamaprabham ||

Translation

There grows wondrous sandalwood—gośīrṣa, padmaka, and the dark-green hariśyāma—along with a divine sandalwood that shines with fire-like radiance.

Context

'There grow sandal trees of amazing colours like that of gorochana, padmaka (like lotus), greenish black and red as fire.

Characters & Entities

• Gośīrṣa sandalwood
• Padmaka sandalwood
• Hariśyāma sandalwood

FAQs

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

The verse sets up a dharmic test: alluring, precious things appear on the path, but the righteous mission requires restraint and prioritizing the search over indulgence.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva describes a region on the route marked by rare, brilliantly colored sandalwoods.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Self-restraint (dama): not being diverted by beauty or wealth while carrying out a solemn duty.