Shloka 55
सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्
Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search
समतिक्रम्य तं देशमुत्तरः पयसां निधिः।तत्र सोमगिरिर्नाम मध्ये हेममयो महान्।।।।
samatikramya taṃ deśam uttaraḥ payasāṃ nidhiḥ |
tatra somagirir nāma madhye hemamayo mahān ||
Setelah melintasi wilayah itu, engkau akan sampai ke lautan utara, khazanah segala perairan; di tengahnya berdiri gunung agung keemasan bernama Somagiri.
'Cross it and, you will reach the northern sea. In its midst is the great golden mountain, Somagiri.
FAQs
Dharma is steadfast pursuit of one’s assigned duty through difficult terrain and distance—continuing the search without abandoning the objective.
Sugrīva provides route markers for the northern search, naming the northern sea and the central golden mountain Somagiri.
Perseverance (utsāha) in a righteous mission, supported by clear guidance and planning.