Shloka 4.57.22

सम्पाति–अङ्गदसंवादः / Sampati and Angada: Genealogy, Jatayu, and the Search Vow

Devanagari script

एवं रामप्रयुक्तास्तु मार्गमाणास्ततस्ततः।वैदेहीं नाधिगच्छामो रात्रौ सूर्यप्रभामिव।।।।

Transliteration

evaṃ rāma-prayuktās tu mārgamāṇās tatas tataḥ | vaidehīṃ nādhigacchāmo rātrau sūrya-prabhām iva ||

Translation

Thus, though commissioned by Rāma, searching here and there, we could not find Vaidehī—just as the sun’s radiance cannot be found in the night.

Context

find her just as one fails to see Sun's radiance at night.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā (Vaidehī)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes perseverance in a righteous task even when results are not immediate; truthful reporting (satya) of failure is also part of moral discipline.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada reports that despite extensive searching under Rāma’s command, the search party has not located Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfast effort coupled with honesty about limitations and outcomes.