Shloka 4.43.16

सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम् (Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search)

Devanagari script

महत्सु तस्य शैलस्य निर्दरेषु गुहासु च।विचिनुध्वं महाभागां रामपत्नींततस्ततः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ somāśramaṃ gatvā deva-gandharva-sevitam |

kālaṃ nāma mahā-sānuṃ parvataṃ tu gamiṣyatha ||4.43.15||

Translation

Then, having gone to Soma’s hermitage—frequented by the devas and gandharvas—you should proceed to the mountain named Kāla, with its vast slopes.

Context

'Look for that great lady, Rama's consort, in the big caves and caverns all over the mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Soma-ashrama
• Devas
• Gandharvas
• Kala (mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes reverence for sacred spaces while remaining committed to one’s mission—moving through holy regions without abandoning the task.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva outlines the search route, naming a hermitage and a mountain to be covered in sequence.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Orderly planning and steadfastness—virtues necessary for collective action and successful exploration.