Shloka 4.50.34
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः — Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
मणिकाञ्चनचित्राणि शयनान्यासनानि च।।4.50.33।।महार्हाणि चयानानि ददृशुस्ते समन्ततः।हैमराजतकांस्यानां भाजनानां च संञ्चयान्।।4.50.34।।
mahārhāṇi ca pānāni madhūni rasavanti ca |
divyānām ambarāṇāṁ ca mahārhāṇāṁ ca sañcayān॥4.50.36॥
kambalānāṁ ca citrāṇām ajinānāṁ ca sañcayān |
They saw excellent drinks and flavorful honey; and stores of divine, precious garments—along with collections of colorful blankets and heaps of skins.
They saw all over rich collections of beds, couches and highly valuable vehicles, decorated beautifully with gems and gold.They also saw a large collection of shining utensils made of gold, silver and bronze.
The ethical message is prioritization: truth to one’s vow and righteous duty must override the pull of comfort, intoxication, and luxury.
The vanaras encounter abundant stores of consumables and textiles—items that could entice them to linger.
Resolve (dṛḍhatā): continuing the search despite conditions that encourage delay.