सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम् (Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search)
मयस्य भवनं यत्र दानवस्य स्वयं कृतम्।।4.43.31।।मैनाकस्तु विचेतव्य स्ससानुप्रस्थकन्दरः।स्त्रीणामश्वमुखीनां तु निकेतास्तत्र तत्र तु।।4.43.32।।
mayasya bhavanaṃ yatra dānavasya svayaṃ kṛtam ||
There stands the mansion of the Dānava Māyā, built by his own hand.
'There on Mainaka a demon, called Maya has built a mansion all by himself. Try to look in the plain lands, ridges and deep caves of Mainaka and in the residences of kinnera women with faces of horses.
Dharma is practical wisdom in service of a righteous mission: using known landmarks to make the search effective and disciplined.
Sugrīva describes notable northern locations to help the search-party navigate and continue their quest for Sītā.
Strategic clarity—Sugrīva supports the dharmic objective with precise logistical instruction.