Shloka 4.45.1

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

सर्वांश्चाहूय सुग्रीवः प्लवगान् प्लवगर्षभः।समस्तानब्रवीद्भूयो रामकार्यर्थसिद्धये।।4.45.1।।एवमेतद्विचेतव्यं यन्मया परिकीर्तितम्।

Transliteration

sarvāṃś cāhūya sugrīvaḥ plavagān plavagarṣabhaḥ |

samastān abravīd bhūyo rāma-kāryārtha-siddhaye || 4.45.1 ||

evam etad vicetavyaṃ yan mayā parikīrtitam |

Translation

Sugriva, foremost among the vanaras, summoned all the monkeys and again addressed them for the fulfillment of Rama’s purpose: “Search exactly in the manner I have described.”

Context

Summoning the entire body of vanaras, Sugriva, the bull among monkeys, said, 'Go to the places I have described and look for Sita in order to fulfil Rama's objective'.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• Rama
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma as organized service: Sugriva coordinates collective effort to serve Rama’s righteous aim, emphasizing disciplined adherence to guidance.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugriva formally mobilizes the vanara forces and issues instructions to search for Sita according to his plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Leadership and responsibility—Sugriva’s ability to marshal resources for a just cause.