Shloka 4.49.4

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

Devanagari script

कालश्च नो महान्यातस्सुग्रीवश्चोग्रशासनः।तस्माद्भवन्तस्सहिता विचिन्वन्तु समन्ततः।।4.49.4।।

Transliteration

kālaś ca no mahān yātas sugrīvaś cograśāsanaḥ | tasmād bhavantaḥ sahitā vicinvantu samantataḥ ||

Translation

Much time has passed for us, and Sugrīva is a stern ruler; therefore, all of you together must search everywhere.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vānara search-party

FAQs

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

Dharma as duty under rightful authority: having accepted Sugrīva’s command, they must act promptly and collectively to fulfill it.

What is the narrative situation?

The troop is reminded that time is running out and that Sugrīva’s discipline leaves no room for delay; they are urged to intensify the search.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sense of duty and urgency—acting decisively before time and consequences overtake them.