तस्य प्रस्थेषु रम्येषु सिंहाः पक्षगमाः स्थिताः।तिमिमत्स्यगजांश्चैव नीडान्यारोपयन्ति ते।।4.42.16।।
tasya prastheṣu ramyeṣu siṃhāḥ pakṣagamāḥ sthitāḥ |
timimatsyagajāṃś caiva nīḍāny āropayanti te ||4.42.16||
Di lereng-lerengnya yang elok tinggal singa bernama Pakṣagamā—singa bersayap—yang mengangkat paus, ikan, bahkan gajah dari laut dan membawanya ke sarang-sarang mereka.
'The proud elephants wandering on the mountain slopes, and on the vast tract filled with water would be happy trumpeting like thundering clouds. They roam in the caves of lions.
Dharma here is vigilance: the world contains dangers and marvels; those on a righteous mission must be alert, courageous, and prepared for extraordinary obstacles.
While describing the terrain, Sugrīva warns (and informs) the searchers about formidable creatures inhabiting the mountain slopes.
Sāhasa (courage) guided by knowledge: awareness of hazards supports steadfast pursuit of the mission.