Shloka 4.41.7

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

Devanagari script

ये केचन समुद्देशास्तस्यां दिशि सुदुर्गमाः।कपीशः कपिमुख्यानां स तेषां तानुदाहरत्।।।।

Transliteration

ye kecana samuddeśās tasyāṃ diśi sudurgamāḥ | kapīśaḥ kapi-mukhyānāṃ sa teṣāṃ tān udāharat ||

Translation

And whatever tracts in that quarter were exceedingly hard to reach, the monkey-king described them in detail to the monkey chieftains.

Context

Sugriva, the monkey king, explained to the monkey chiefs about the inaccessible places in the southern direction.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsible leadership: a commander must inform and prepare subordinates about risks and terrain so that the mission is pursued wisely, not recklessly.

What is the narrative situation?

Before the southern party departs, Sugrīva briefs its leaders about the difficult regions they may face.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Foresight and care—communicating hazards to protect the team and the mission.