Shloka 4.41.6

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

Devanagari script

तेषामग्रेसरं चैव महाबलमथाङ्गदम्।विधाय हरिवीराणामादिशद्दक्षिणां दिशम्।।।।

Transliteration

teṣām agre-saraṃ caiva mahā-balam athāṅgadam | vidhāya hari-vīrāṇām ādiśad dakṣiṇāṃ diśam ||

Translation

Then he appointed mighty Aṅgada as the leader of the vanguard and directed the heroic monkey-warriors toward the southern quarter.

Context

Then Sugriva ordered mighty Angada to lead the group of the heroic monkeys in the southern direction.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Aṅgada

FAQs

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

Dharma in governance: appointing a competent leader and giving clear direction ensures a righteous mission is executed effectively and responsibly.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva formally assigns Aṅgada to lead the southern expedition to search for Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Strategic leadership—placing the right person at the front and issuing unambiguous orders.