Shloka 4.45.4

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

उत्तरां तु दिशं रम्यां गिरिराजसमावृताम्।।4.45.4।।प्रतस्थे सहसा वीरो हरिश्शतवलिस्तदा।

Transliteration

uttarāṃ tu diśaṃ ramyāṃ girirājasamāvṛtām |

pratasthē sahasā vīro hariḥ śatavalīs tadā ||4.45.4||

Translation

Then the heroic monkey Śatavalī set out at once toward the lovely northern quarter, encircled by lordly mountains.

Context

Then the monkey warrior Satavali departed for the north, surrounded by kings of mountains.

Characters & Entities

• Satavali
• north (uttara disha)

FAQs

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

Dharma as organized responsibility: the mission is divided direction-wise, reflecting orderly execution of a righteous command.

What is the narrative situation?

Search parties depart in assigned directions; Śatavalī leads the northern expedition.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Promptness and reliability in carrying out entrusted duty.