Shloka 4.43.24

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

Devanagari script

तत्र वैश्रवणो राजा सर्वभूतनमस्कृतः।धनदो रमते श्रीमान्गुह्यकैस्सह यक्षराट्।।।।

Transliteration

tatra vaiśravaṇo rājā sarva-bhūta-namaskṛtaḥ |

dhanado ramate śrīmān guhyakaiḥ saha yakṣa-rāṭ ||

Translation

There the Yakṣa-king Vaiśravaṇa—Dhanada, honored by all beings—dwells in prosperity, delighting in the company of the Guhyakas.

Context

'Kubera, son of Vaisravana, a prosperous king of the yakshas (demi-gods) worshipped by all beings dwells there with Guhyakas.

Characters & Entities

• Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera)
• Dhanada
• Yakṣas
• Guhyakas

FAQs

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

Respect for cosmic order: the world includes divine guardians like Kubera; recognizing rightful stations supports a truthful, dharmic understanding of the landscape and mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva identifies the region associated with Kubera as part of the northern search itinerary.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and clarity: acknowledging revered beings without losing focus on the duty of searching for Sītā.