Shloka 18
सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्
Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search
ततो देवसखो नाम पर्वतः पतगालयः।नानापक्षिगणाकीर्णो विविधद्रुमभूषितः।।।।
tato deva-sakho nāma parvataḥ patagālayaḥ |
nānā-pakṣi-gaṇākīrṇo vividha-druma-bhūṣitaḥ ||4.43.18||
అనంతరం ‘దేవసఖ’ అనే పర్వతం ఉంది—పక్షుల నివాసస్థానం; అనేక పక్షిగణాలతో నిండినది, వివిధ వృక్షాలతో అలంకృతమైనది।
'You should search for Ravana as well as Vaidehi everywhere in the thickets of that hill, near the mountain streams and also in caves.
FAQs
Dharma in a search-mission includes attentive observation of landscapes—knowing terrain well supports truthful reporting and effective action.
Sugrīva describes a notable landmark on the route, characterizing it by its birdlife and vegetation.
Alertness and disciplined travel—qualities needed to navigate and investigate unfamiliar regions.