Shloka 12
सप्तचत्वारिंशः सर्गः — वानरयूथपानां अन्वेषणवृत्तान्तनिवेदनम्
Search Reports of the Vanara Leaders
गुहाश्च विचितास्सर्वास्त्वया याः परिकीर्तिताः।विचिताश्च महागुल्मा लताविततसन्तताः।।4.47.12।।
guhāś ca vicitāḥ sarvās tvayā yāḥ parikīrtitāḥ |
vicitāś ca mahā-gulmā latā-vitata-santatāḥ || 4.47.12 ||
त्वया परिकीर्तिताः सर्वा गुहाः विचिताः; महागुल्माश्च लताविततसन्तताः अपि विचिताः।
The monkeys would search all day and by night reach for rest the branches of the trees that bear fruits in all seasons.
FAQs
Dharma is faithful execution of guidance: the searchers honor the leader’s specific instructions and verify each named location.
The party reports that even difficult micro-terrain—caves and vine-choked thickets—was checked.
Meticulousness—attention to detail in carrying out a mission.