Shloka 4.43.35

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

Devanagari script

हेमपुष्करसञ्छन्नं तस्मिन् वैखानसं सरः।तरुणादित्यसङ्काशैर्हंसैर्विचरितं शुभैः।।4.43.35।।

Transliteration

vandyās te tu tapas-siddhās tapasā vīta-kalmaṣāḥ |

praṣṭavyā cāpi sītāyāḥ pravṛttir vinayānvitaiḥ ||

Translation

They are worthy of reverence—perfected through tapas and cleansed of all stain by austerity. With humility and proper conduct, you should ask them as well for tidings concerning Sītā.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Tapas (austerity)
• Sages/ascetics (tapas-siddhas)

FAQs

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

Dharma is vinaya (humility) and truthful inquiry: even urgent goals must be pursued through respectful conduct and morally proper speech.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva instructs the party to honor the perfected ascetics they meet and to ask them, politely, for reliable news of Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and self-restraint—seeking truth without arrogance, especially before the spiritually accomplished.