Shloka 4.43.21

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

Devanagari script

तं तु शीघ्रमतिक्रम्य कान्तारं रोमहर्षणम्।कैलासं पाण्डुरं शैलं प्राप्य हृष्टा भविष्यथ।।।।

Transliteration

taṃ tu śīghram atikramya kāntāraṃ roma-harṣaṇam |

kailāsaṃ pāṇḍuraṃ śailaṃ prāpya hṛṣṭā bhaviṣyatha ||4.43.21||

Translation

But once you swiftly cross that hair-raising wilderness, you will rejoice upon reaching the pale-white mountain Kailāsa.

Context

'Crossing that horripilating, desolate place quickly, you will be happy to reach the snowy Kailasa mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Kantara (wilderness)
• Kailasa (mountain)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained effort supported by hope: righteous work often demands crossing fearsome hardship before reaching clarity and success.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva encourages the searchers: after a terrifying wilderness, they will arrive at Kailāsa, a notable and uplifting landmark.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage joined with optimism—pressing forward quickly through danger, trusting that perseverance yields progress.