Shloka 4.45.6

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

tārāṅgadādisahitaḥ plavaṅgo mārutātmajaḥ |

agastyācaritām āśāṃ dakṣiṇāṃ hariyūthapaḥ || 4.45.6 ||

Translation

Hanumān, the son of the Wind-god and a leader among the monkey-hosts, set out toward the southern quarter—land sanctified by Agastya’s presence and wanderings—accompanied by Tārā, Aṅgada, and others.

Context

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

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Māruta (Vāyu)
• Tārā
• Aṅgada
• Agastya
• Southern quarter (Dakṣiṇā diś)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is dutiful service to a righteous mission: Hanumān and the leaders accept responsibility for the search, acting promptly and in an organized manner for the sake of Rāma’s cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva has assigned search parties to the four directions to look for Sītā; Hanumān departs to the south with key companions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanumān’s reliability and leadership—he undertakes the most demanding direction with disciplined readiness and capable allies.