Shloka 4.43.63

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

Devanagari script

ततः कृतं दाशरथेर्महत्प्रियंमहत्तरं चापि ततो मम प्रियम्।कृतं भविष्यत्यनिलानलोपमाविदेहजादर्शनजेन कर्मणा।।।।

Transliteration

sa hi somagirir nāma devānām api durgamaḥ | tam ālokya tataḥ kṣipram upāvartitum arhatha ||

Translation

For that mountain is called Somagiri, and it is difficult to reach even for the gods; having seen it, you should promptly turn back from there.

Context

'O heroic monkeys comparable to fire! If you are successful in finding Vaidehi you will be carrying out your duty. Rama will be highly pleased by your action. My pleasure will be even greater.

Characters & Entities

• Somagiri

FAQs

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

Dharma includes discretion: one must not endanger the mission through overreach into realms deemed inaccessible.

What is the narrative situation?

Specific route guidance is given: Somagiri marks a point beyond which the scouts should not proceed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Obedience to wise counsel and prioritizing the mission’s success over reckless exploration.