Shloka 4.43.8

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

Devanagari script

एतां बुद्धिमवस्थाय दृश्यते जानकी यथा।तथा भवद्भिः कर्तव्यमस्मत्प्रियहितैषिभिः।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kṛtaṃ dāśarather mahat priyaṃ / mahattaraṃ cāpi tato mama priyam | kṛtaṃ bhaviṣyaty anilānalopamā / videhajādarśanajena karmaṇā ||

Translation

Then a great joy will have been accomplished for Dāśarathi (Rāma), and an even greater joy for me, O heroes like wind and fire, by the deed that brings about the sight of the daughter of Videha (Sītā).

Context

'Keeping this in mind, you, as my well-wishers, should act in a way Janaki can be traced.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Dāśarathi)
• Videhajā (Sītā)
• Videha

FAQs

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

Dharma here is faithful service: fulfilling a righteous mission brings legitimate joy to both the one served (Rāma) and the ally-leader.

What is the narrative situation?

The leader promises that finding Sītā will consummate their duty and bring great satisfaction to Rāma and to himself.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Encouraging leadership and commitment to a righteous cause.