वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties
तदुग्रशासनं भर्तुर्विज्ञाय हरिपुङ्गवाः।।4.45.2।।शलभा इव सञ्छाद्य मेदिनीं सम्प्रतस्थिरे।
tad ugraśāsanaṃ bhartur vijñāya haripuṅgavāḥ |
śalabhā iva sañchādya medinīṃ sampratasthire ||4.45.2||
Understanding their lord’s stern command, the foremost of the monkeys set out, covering the earth like a swarm of locusts.
Having understood Sugriva's strict orders, the forces of monkeys started moving. They spread like locusts all over the earth.
Duty through disciplined obedience: righteous missions succeed when followers respect legitimate leadership and act promptly.
After receiving Sugrīva’s orders, the vanara forces disperse across the world to search for Sītā.
Ājñā-pālana (following rightful commands) and collective effort in service of Rāma’s cause.