Shloka 4.52.7

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

Devanagari script

अगस्त्यचरितामाशां दक्षिणां यमरक्षिताम्।सहैभिर्वानरैर्घोरैरङ्गदप्रमुखैर्वयम्।।।।रावणं सहितास्सर्वे राक्षसं कामरूपिणम्।सीतया सह वैदेह्या मार्गध्वमिति चोदिताः।।।।

Transliteration

vicitya tu vayaṃ sarve samagrāṃ dakṣiṇāṃ diśam | paritrāntā bubhukṣitā vṛkṣamūlam upāśritāḥ ||

Translation

After searching the entire southern region, we all became utterly exhausted and hungry, and took shelter at the foot of a tree.

Context

'We along with the dreadful monkeys are sent with Angada as our chief to the southern direction, guarded by Yama and inhabited by sage Agasti. We are commanded to search Sita, princess of Videha and also the abode of the demon Ravana who assumes any form at his free will.

Characters & Entities

• South (dakṣiṇā diś)
• tree (vṛkṣa)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes steadfast effort: even when the body is strained by hunger and fatigue, the commitment to a righteous mission continues, acknowledging limits without abandoning duty.

What is the narrative situation?

Hanumān reports the expedition’s condition after extensive searching—tired and hungry, they pause under a tree.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Perseverance (dhairya): the group’s sustained search effort, despite exhaustion, reflects determined service to the cause.