Shloka 8
सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्
Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search
एतां बुद्धिमवस्थाय दृश्यते जानकी यथा।तथा भवद्भिः कर्तव्यमस्मत्प्रियहितैषिभिः।।।।
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.
FAQs
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.