Shloka 4.47.5

सप्तचत्वारिंशः सर्गः — वानरयूथपानां अन्वेषणवृत्तान्तनिवेदनम् (Search Reports of the Vanara Leaders)

Devanagari script

सर्वर्तुकमान् देशेषु वानारास्सफलद्रुमान्।आसाद्य रजनीं शय्यां चक्रुस्सर्वेष्वहस्सु ते।।4.47.5।।

Transliteration

guhāś ca vicitāḥ sarvās tvayā yāḥ parikīrtitāḥ |

vicitāś ca mahā-gulmā latā-vitata-santatāḥ || 4.47.12 ||

Translation

All the caves you spoke of were searched, and so too the great thickets—wide stretches densely spread and interwoven with creepers.

Context

The monkeys would search all day and by night reach for rest the branches of the trees that bear fruits in all seasons.

Characters & Entities

• Sugriva
• caves (guhā)
• thickets (gulma)
• creepers/vines (latā)
• Sita (implied by context)

FAQs

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

Dharma is faithful execution of guidance: the searchers honor the leader’s specific instructions and verify each named location.

What is the narrative situation?

The party reports that even difficult micro-terrain—caves and vine-choked thickets—was checked.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Meticulousness—attention to detail in carrying out a mission.