Shloka 4.49.8

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

Devanagari script

अवश्यं क्रियमाणस्य दृश्यते कर्मणः फलम्।अलं निर्वेदमागम्य न हि नो मीलनं क्षमम्।।4.49.8।।

Transliteration

avaśyaṃ kriyamāṇasya dṛśyate karmaṇaḥ phalam | alaṃ nirvedam āgamya na hi no mīlanaṃ kṣamam ||

Translation

Surely, for work that is truly carried through, its result is seen. Enough of despair—closing our eyes and giving up is not proper for us.

Characters & Entities

• Vānara search-party

FAQs

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

Dharma grounded in karma-yoga: sustained right effort yields results; surrendering to despair is ethically improper when duty remains.

What is the narrative situation?

The leader argues against hopelessness, insisting that continued action will bring the fruit of discovery.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Fortitude and faith in effort—refusing to quit in the face of uncertainty.