Shloka 4.48.1

विन्ध्यगुहाविचयः — Searching the Vindhya Caves and the Cursed Forest (Southern Search)

Devanagari script

सह ताराङ्गदाभ्यां तु गत्वा स हनुमान्कपिः।सुग्रीवेण यथोद्दिष्टं तं देशमुपचक्रमे।।।।

Transliteration

saha tārāṅgadābhyāṃ tu gatvā sa hanumān kapiḥ | sugrīveṇa yathoddiṣṭaṃ taṃ deśam upacakrame || 4.48.1 ||

Translation

Hanumān the monkey, going together with Tārā and Aṅgada, set out toward that region exactly as Sugrīva had instructed.

Context

Hanuman, the monkey accompanied by Tara and Angada proceeded as instructed by Sugriva in the (South) direction.

Characters & Entities

• Hanumān
• Tārā
• Aṅgada
• Sugrīva
• Deśa (assigned region; southern mission context)

FAQs

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

Dharma is loyal execution of a legitimate command: Hanumān begins the mission in alignment with Sugrīva’s directive, reflecting disciplined service.

What is the narrative situation?

The southern search party—centered on Hanumān with Aṅgada and Tārā—departs to look for Sītā as ordered by Sugrīva.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā and niṣṭhā (steadfast commitment): readiness to act and coordinate with companions under a shared purpose.