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Shloka 4.43.32

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.

M
Māyā (Dānava)
M
Mansion/Palace (bhavana)

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.