Shloka 4.43.26

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

Devanagari script

क्रौञ्चं तु गिरिमासाद्य बिलं तस्य सुदुर्गमम्।अप्रमत्तै: प्रवेष्टव्यं दुष्प्रवेशं हि तत्स्मृतम्।।।।

Transliteration

krauñcaṃ tu girim āsādya bilaṃ tasya su-durgamam |

apramattaiḥ praveṣṭavyaṃ duṣ-praveśaṃ hi tat smṛtam ||

Translation

Having reached Mount Krauñca, enter its exceedingly hard-to-reach cavern only with full vigilance, for it is said to be perilously difficult to enter.

Context

'Therefrom proceed to mount krauncha mountain and enter carefully its cave which is reportedly difficult to access.

Characters & Entities

• Mount Krauñca
• Cavern (bila)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes prudence: righteous work must be done with alertness and care, not recklessness, especially in dangerous places.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva warns the searchers about a hazardous cave at Mount Krauñca and instructs cautious entry.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Apramāda (vigilant heedfulness): careful, disciplined action in pursuit of a righteous goal.