Shloka 4.48.23

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

Devanagari script

विचितं तु ततः कृत्वा सर्वे ते काननं पुनः।अन्यदेवापरं घोरं विविशुर्गिरिगह्वरम्।।।।

Transliteration

vicitaṃ tu tataḥ kṛtvā sarve te kānanaṃ punaḥ |

anyad evāparaṃ ghoraṃ viviśur girigahvaram ||

Translation

Having searched that place, all of them again moved through the forest and entered yet another dreadful mountain cavern.

Context

Again they searched the forest and entered another dreadful mountain cave.

Characters & Entities

• kānana (forest)
• girigahvara (mountain cave)
• vānarāḥ (monkeys)

FAQs

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

Dharma is tireless effort for a higher cause: they keep moving from one hard place to another, showing resilience rather than comfort-seeking.

What is the narrative situation?

After completing one search area, the party proceeds to a new, frightening cave to continue the mission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance and determination despite repeated hardship.