Shloka 4.45.5

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

पूर्वां दिशं प्रतिययौ विनतो हरियूथपः।।4.45.5।।ताराङ्गदादिसहितः प्लवङ्गो मारुतात्मजः।अगत्याचरितामाशां दक्षिणां हरियूथपः।।4.45.6।।

Transliteration

pūrvāṃ diśaṃ pratiyayau vinato hariyūthapaḥ ||4.45.5||

tārāṅgadādisahitaḥ plavaṅgo mārutātmajaḥ |

agastyācaritām āśāṃ dakṣiṇāṃ hariyūthapaḥ ||4.45.6||

Translation

Vinata, a leader of monkey troops, departed toward the eastern quarter. And the troop-leader, the son of the Wind-god, set out for the southern region—sanctified by Agastya’s presence—together with Tārā, Aṅgada, and others.

Context

Vinata, leader of the monkeys, set out for the eastern direction.The troop leader, son of the Wind-god along with Angada and Tara left for the south inhabited by Agastya.

Characters & Entities

• Vinata
• Hanuman (Marutatmaja)
• Tara
• Angada
• Agastya
• east (purva disha)
• south (dakshina asha)

FAQs

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

Collective dharma through coordinated roles: each leader accepts a direction and responsibility so the righteous mission is pursued efficiently.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva’s forces are dispatched: Vinata goes east, while Hanumān with Aṅgada, Tārā, and others proceeds south—toward the region linked with sage Agastya.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Teamwork and duty-bound leadership—capable individuals are assigned to demanding fronts.