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Shloka 4.43.60

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

स हि सोमगिरिर्नाम देवानामपि दुर्गमः।तमालोक्य ततः क्षिप्रमुपावर्तितुमर्हथ।।।।

etāṃ buddhim avasthāya dṛśyate jānakī yathā | tathā bhavadbhiḥ kartavyam asmatpriyahitaiṣibhiḥ ||

Holding firmly to this resolve, you—who seek what is dear and beneficial to us—must act in such a way that Jānakī may be found.

'It is difficult even for gods to reach Somagiri. You should return immediately afterseeing that mountain.

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Jānakī (Sītā)

Kartavya—disciplined, purposeful action for a righteous goal—is framed as the proper response to trust and responsibility.

The vānara search mission is being organized; the leader urges them to adopt a clear strategy aimed at locating Sītā.

Determination guided by loyalty: acting as true well-wishers through effective effort.