Shloka 4.43.3

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

Devanagari script

वृतश्शतसहस्रेण त्वद्विधानां वनौकसाम्।वैवस्वतसुतैस्सार्धं प्रतिष्ठस्व स्वमन्त्रिभिः।।।।

Transliteration

vṛtaḥ śata-sahasreṇa tvad-vidhānāṃ vanaukasām |

vaivasvata-sutaiḥ sārdhaṃ pratiṣṭhasva sva-mantribhiḥ ||

Translation

Take with you a hundred thousand forest-dwellers like yourself; together with the sons of Vaivasvata, set forth accompanied by your own ministers.

Context

'Take like you a hundred thousand courageous heroes, your ministers and the sons of Vaivasvata. And begin your expedition.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara (vanaukas)
• Vaivasvata (Yama)
• Sons of Vaivasvata

FAQs

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

Dharma as organized service: righteous aims are fulfilled through coordinated community effort under responsible leadership.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva mobilizes large vānara forces and assigns leadership for the expedition to find Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and accountability: delegating resources and companions to ensure the mission succeeds.