Shloka 4.43.52

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

Devanagari script

सर्वे सुकृतकर्माण स्सर्वे रतिपरायणाः।सर्वे कामार्थसहिता वसन्ति सहयोषितः।।।।

Transliteration

sarve sukṛtakarmāṇaḥ sarve ratiparāyaṇāḥ |

sarve kāmārthasahitā vasanti sahayoṣitaḥ ||

Translation

There all are doers of meritorious deeds; all are devoted to delight; and all dwell amid desire’s enjoyments and prosperity, together with their women companions.

Context

'By virtue of their meritorious deeds (done in the previous birth) they live a luxurious life of riches and sensual pleasures with their female partners.

Characters & Entities

• Uttara-kuru (implied)

FAQs

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

Merit (sukṛta) may yield enjoyment, but dharma demands discernment: pleasure and prosperity are secondary to righteous obligation, especially a vow-bound mission.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva describes the nature of inhabitants in a northern blessed realm, characterizing their karmic merit and luxurious life.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Viveka (discernment): knowing what to pursue and what to set aside while serving a higher duty.