Shloka 4.63.3

सम्पातेः पक्षलाभः — Sampāti Regains His Wings and Re-energizes the Search

Devanagari script

अद्य त्वेतस्य कालस्य साग्रं वर्षशतं गतम्।देशकालप्रतीक्षोऽस्मि हृदि कृत्वा मुनेर्वचः।।।।

Transliteration

atha pavana-samāna-vikramāḥ plavagavarāḥ pratilabdha-pauruṣāḥ | abhijid-abhimukhā diśaṃ yayur janaka-sutā-parimārgaṇonmukhāḥ ||

Translation

Then the foremost monkeys—valiant as the wind, their courage restored—set out toward the direction of Abhijit, intent on seeking Janaka’s daughter, Sītā.

Context

'More than a hundred years have passed and all this time I have borne the sage's words in my heart and have waited for the right time and place.

Characters & Entities

• Vānaras (plavagāḥ)
• Abhijit (nakṣatra/auspicious marker)
• Sītā (Janakasutā)
• Janaka

FAQs

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

Dharma is steadfast execution of entrusted duty: once heart and strength are restored, the righteous course is to proceed decisively toward the goal—finding Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

After Sampāti’s assurance, the Vānara leaders resume their southward search, choosing an auspiciously indicated direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective courage and purposeful action—energy disciplined by commitment to truth and mission.