Shloka 4.53.13

स्वयम्प्रभा-विमोचनम् — Svayamprabha Leads the Vanaras Out (Time-Limit Crisis and Counsel)

Devanagari script

एष विन्ध्यो गिरिश्श्रीमान्नानाद्रुमलताकुलः।एष प्रस्रवणश्शैलस्सागरोऽयं महोदधिः।।4.53.12।।स्वस्ति वोऽस्तु गमिष्यामि भवनं वानरर्षभाः।इत्युक्त्वा तद्बिलं श्रीमत्प्रविवेश स्वयम्प्रभा।।4.53.13।।

Transliteration

eṣa vindhyo giriḥ śrīmān nānādrumalatākulaḥ |

eṣa prasravaṇaś śailas sāgaro 'yaṃ mahodadhiḥ || (4.53.12)

svasti vo 'stu gamiṣyāmi bhavanaṃ vānararṣabhāḥ |

ity uktvā tad bilaṃ śrīmat praviveśa svayamprabhā || (4.53.13)

Translation

“May auspiciousness be upon you; I shall go to my dwelling,” said Svayamprabhā to the foremost of the vānaras; having pointed out Vindhya, Mount Prasravaṇa, and the great ocean, she re-entered the splendid cave.

Context

'This Vindhya mountain has a rich collection of trees and bushes. This is Prasravana hill and this is the great ocean.O monkeys. Good luck to you. (Now) I am going back home'. Having said so, Svayamprabha entered the splendid cave.

Characters & Entities

• Svayamprabhā
• Vindhya mountain
• Prasravaṇa hill
• Sāgara (sea)
• Mahodadhi (great ocean)
• Bila (cave)
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

The same dharmic message as the preceding record: guidance grounded in truth (satya) and benevolent blessing to support a righteous mission.

What is the narrative situation?

A repeated/renumbered presentation of Svayamprabhā’s identification of landmarks and her departure back into the cave.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steady helpfulness with detachment—aid is given, then the helper returns to her own path.