Shloka 4.52.15

स्वयंप्रभा-संवादः (Svayamprabha’s Dialogue with the Vanaras)

Devanagari script

इदं प्रविष्टास्सहसा बिलं तिमिरसंवृतम्।एतन्नः कार्यमेतेन कृत्येन वयमागताः।।।।त्वां चैवोपगतास्सर्वे परिद्यूना बुभुक्षिताः।

Transliteration

idaṃ praviṣṭāḥ sahasā bilaṃ timirasaṃvṛtam | etan naḥ kāryam etena kṛtyena vayam āgatāḥ || tvāṃ caivopagatāḥ sarve paridyūnā bubhukṣitāḥ |

Translation

We entered at once into this cave, shrouded in darkness. Pursuing this very task, we came here—and all of us reached you, worn down and hungry.

Context

'Vexed and starved, we entered this grotto shrouded in darkness.This is our task and we reached here (in the process).

Characters & Entities

• Svayaṃprabhā
• bilam (cave)
• darkness (timira)
• monkey search-party

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfastness in assigned work even under hardship, combined with satya—plainly stating their condition (hunger, exhaustion) without concealment.

What is the narrative situation?

The monkeys explain how, in the course of their mission, they entered a dark cave and eventually encountered Svayaṃprabhā in a weakened state.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance—continuing the task despite fear, darkness, and deprivation.