Shloka 53

सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्

Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search

Devanagari script

गीतवादित्रनिर्घोष स्सोत्कृष्टहसितस्वनः।श्रूयते सततं तत्र सर्वभूतमनोहरः।।।।

Transliteration

gītavāditranirghoṣaḥ sotkṛṣṭahasitasvanaḥ |

śrūyate satataṃ tatra sarvabhūtamanoharaḥ ||

Translation

गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषः सोत्कृष्टहसितस्वनः। श्रूयते सततं तत्र सर्वभूतमनोहरः॥

Word by Word

गीतवादित्रनिर्घोषःthe sound of singing and instruments

सthat

उत्कृष्टहसितस्वनःhaving the sound of excellent laughter

श्रूयतेis heard

सततम्continually

तत्रthere

सर्वभूतमनोहरःpleasing to all beings

Context

'Pleasing sounds of heavenly music-vocal and instrumental- and laughter of celestial beings are ever heard in that region.

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes mastery over the senses; even universally pleasing experiences should not derail one from truthful commitment to a righteous task.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva paints an evocative picture of the northern realm’s constant music and joy as part of route guidance.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Indriya-nigraha (sense-restraint): maintaining inner discipline amid delightful stimuli.