Shloka 2
ऋक्षबिलप्रवेशः
Entry into the Rikshabilam Cave
सिंहशार्दूलजुष्टेषु शिलाश्च सरितस्तदा।विषमेषु नगेन्द्रस्य महाप्रस्रवणेषु च।।।।
siṁhaśārdūlajuṣṭeṣu śilāś ca saritas tadā |
viṣameṣu nagendrasya mahāprasravaṇeṣu ca ||
Kemudian mereka menyusuri batu-batu dan sungai-sungai—melalui laluan berbahaya di gunung agung itu, bahkan dekat air terjun yang besar, di tempat yang sering didiami singa dan harimau.
The monkeys could not fix their eyes anywhere.Their lustre or valour could not help them. They moved like wind uninterrupted and their vision was lost in darkness.
FAQs
Dharma here is steadfast performance of entrusted duty: the search party accepts danger and discomfort to fulfill the mission connected to Rāma’s cause.
The vānaras continue their search, combing hazardous mountain terrain—rivers, rocks, and predator-haunted spots.
Courageous perseverance (dhairya) and diligence in service, even where fear and physical risk are present.