Shloka 4.53.8

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

Devanagari script

निमीलयत चक्षूंषि सर्वे वानरपुङ्गवाः।न हि निष्क्रमितुं शक्यमनिमीलितलोचनैः।।4.53.8।।

Transliteration

nimīlayata cakṣūṃṣi sarve vānarapuṅgavāḥ |

na hi niṣkramituṃ śakyam animīlitalocanaiḥ ||

Translation

“Close your eyes, all you foremost among monkeys; for it is not possible to come out with eyes left open.”

Characters & Entities

• tāpasī (ascetic woman)
• vānaras

FAQs

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

Dharma includes disciplined obedience to competent guidance. Trusting wise instruction becomes the means of safety and right action.

What is the narrative situation?

As part of the rescue method, the ascetic instructs the monkeys to close their eyes to enable their exit.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Śraddhā (trust) and vinaya (compliance with rightful authority).