Shloka 37
सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्
Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search
तत्सरस्समतिक्रम्य नष्टचन्द्रदिवाकरम्।अनक्षत्रगणं व्योम निष्पयोदमनादितम्।।।।
tat saraḥ samatikramya naṣṭacandradivākaram |
anakṣatragaṇaṃ vyoma niṣpayodam anāditam ||
Setelah melintasi tasik itu, engkau akan sampai ke langit yang tidak menampakkan bulan dan matahari; tanpa gugusan bintang, tanpa awan, dan sunyi tanpa sebarang bunyi.
'That (Sunless) land shines like the radiance of the Sun-god with the presence of self-effulgent ascetics who have attained perfection in penance.
FAQs
Dharma is steadfastness: even when the world becomes disorienting and fearful, one continues the righteous task without losing resolve.
Sugrīva warns the searchers about an extraordinary, silent region devoid of ordinary celestial signs.
Courage under uncertainty—maintaining commitment to truth-seeking despite unsettling conditions.