Shloka 4.45.7

वानरसेनानिर्गमनम् — Dispatch of the Vanara Search Parties

Devanagari script

पश्चिमां तु भृशं घोरां सुषेणः प्लवगेश्वरः।प्रतस्थे हरिशार्दूलो दिशं वरुणपालिताम्।।4.45.7।।

Transliteration

paścimāṃ tu bhṛśaṃ ghorāṃ suṣeṇaḥ plavageśvaraḥ |

pratasthe hariśārdūlo diśaṃ varuṇapālitām || 4.45.7 ||

Translation

Sūṣeṇa, lord among monkeys—a tiger among the vānaras—set out swiftly for the dread western quarter, the direction guarded by Varuṇa.

Context

'The chieftain Sushena, tiger among the monkeys, started quickly for the fearsome western direction ruled by Varuna.

Characters & Entities

• Suṣeṇa
• Varuṇa
• Western quarter (Paścimā diś)

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast performance of one’s assigned role: Suṣeṇa accepts the western search without hesitation, showing commitment to the collective vow to find Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Monkey commanders are being dispatched to different quarters; Suṣeṇa takes responsibility for searching the western regions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courage and readiness—moving toward a ‘fearsome’ direction without delay.