Shloka 12
Saptajana-āśrama Darśana and the Approach to Kiṣkindhā
Hermitage of Seven Sages; March toward Vāli’s Capital
वने वनचरांश्चान्यान्खेचरांश्च विहङ्गमान्।पश्यन्तस्त्वरिता जग्मुस्सुग्रीववशवर्तिनः।।
vane vanacarāṁś cānyān khecarāṁś ca vihaṅgamān | paśyantas tvaritā jagmuḥ sugrīvavaśavartinaḥ || 4.13.12 ||
ಸುಗ್ರೀವನ ಆಜ್ಞೆಗೆ ವಶರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಅವರು ತ್ವರಿತವಾಗಿ ಮುಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಾಗಿದರು; ವನಚರ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳನ್ನೂ ಇತರ ಜೀವಿಗಳನ್ನೂ, ಆಕಾಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಹರಿಸುವ ಪಕ್ಷಿಗಳನ್ನೂ ನೋಡುತ್ತಾ ಹೋದರು।
Following Sugriva faithfully, they proceeded swiftly, observing animals of the forest and birds flying in the sky.
FAQs
Dharma in a joint mission requires orderly cooperation: moving under agreed leadership (Sugrīva) reflects fidelity to alliance and disciplined conduct.
The group advances quickly through the forest, observing wildlife as they go.
Anuśāsana (discipline) and loyalty within a pact—key to dharmic collaboration.