Shloka 4.43.17

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

Devanagari script

तमतिक्रम्य शैलेन्द्रं हेमगर्भं महागिरिम्।ततस्सुदर्शनं नाम गन्तुमर्हथ पर्वतम्।।।।

Transliteration

mahatsu tasya śailasya nirdareṣu guhāsu ca |

vicinudhvaṃ mahā-bhāgāṃ rāma-patnīṃ tatas tataḥ ||4.43.16||

Translation

Search everywhere for that noble lady, Rāma’s wife—within the great mountain’s ravines and in its caves.

Context

'Crossing this lord of hills filled with gold, you should reach the great mountain called Sudarsana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Rama’s wife (Sita/Vaidehi implied)
• Mountain ravines
• Caves

FAQs

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

Dharma as protective responsibility: those who serve Rāma must exert themselves to rescue the innocent, searching even perilous places.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva directs the vānaras to inspect difficult mountain terrain—ravines and caves—where Sītā might be hidden.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and compassion—braving danger for the sake of the wronged and abducted.