Shloka 4.49.21

एकोनपञ्चाशः सर्गः (Sarga 49) — Aṅgada Re-energizes the Southern Search Party

Devanagari script

ते मुहूर्तं समाश्वस्ताः किञ्चिद्भग्नपरिश्रमाः।पुनरेवोद्यताः कृत्स्नां मार्गितुं दक्षिणां दिशम्।।।।

Transliteration

te muhūrtaṃ samāśvastāḥ kiñcid bhagnapariśramāḥ | punar evodyatāḥ kṛtsnāṃ mārgituṃ dakṣiṇāṃ diśam ||

Translation

After resting for a short while and easing their fatigue a little, they once again set out, resolved to search the entire southern direction.

Context

Resting for a while, the frustrated monkeys resumed their search throughout the southern direction.

Characters & Entities

• vānara-s
• southern direction (dakṣiṇā diś)

FAQs

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

Perseverance in dharma: after recuperation, they return to duty with renewed resolve to complete the search.

What is the narrative situation?

The troop, refreshed, recommences the systematic search across the southern region.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dhṛti (steadfastness) and utsāha (re-energized effort) in service of truth and duty.