Shloka 44

पश्चिमदिशि अन्वेषणादेशः

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Devanagari script

शृङ्गे तस्य महद्दिव्यं भवनं सूर्यसन्निभम्।प्रासादगणसम्बाधं विहितं विश्वकर्मणा।।4.42.44।।

Transliteration

śṛṅge tasya mahad divyaṃ bhavanaṃ sūryasannibham |

prāsādagaṇasambādhaṃ vihitaṃ viśvakarmaṇā || 4.42.44 ||

Translation

在那山峰之上，矗立着宏大而神圣的宫殿，光辉如日；楼阁群集，皆由毗湿伐羯磨所造。

Word by Word

• antarā: between
• antarā: Deśādhikaraṇa (देशाधिकरण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: antarā (अव्यय)
• Form: Avyaya (उपपद/अव्यय) meaning 'between'; governs accusative

• merum: Meru
• merum: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: meru (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd), Singular; with antarā

• astam: Asta (the western mountain/setting)
• astam: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: asta (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd), Singular; with antarā

• ca: and
• ca: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction

• tālaḥ: Tāla (palm tree / name)
• tālaḥ: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tāla (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative (1st), Singular

• daśa-śirāḥ: ten-headed/ten-peaked
• daśa-śirāḥ: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: daśa + śiras (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Bahuvrīhi: daśa-śiras 'ten-headed/ten-peaked'; Masculine, Nominative, Singular; qualifies tālaḥ

• mahān: great
• mahān: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: mahat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; qualifies tālaḥ

• jātarūpa-mayaḥ: made of gold
• jātarūpa-mayaḥ: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: jātarūpa + maya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Tatpuruṣa: jātarūpa-maya 'made of gold'; Masculine, Nominative, Singular; qualifies tālaḥ

• śrīmān: splendid
• śrīmān: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: śrīmat (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Nominative, Singular; 'splendid/possessing beauty'; qualifies tālaḥ

• bhrājate: shines
• bhrājate: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √bhrāj (धातु)
• Form: Laṭ Present, Ātmanepada; 3rd person, Singular

• citra-vedikaḥ: with splendid altars
• citra-vedikaḥ: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: citra + vedikā/vedikā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Karmadhāraya: citra-vedika 'having wonderful altars/platforms'; Masculine, Nominative, Singular; qualifies tālaḥ

Context

'It is the residence of Varuna, who holds the noose in his hand.It is an enchanting place, full of trees attracting flocks of various birds.

Characters & Entities

• Viśvakarman
• Sun (Sūrya)
• mountain peak (śṛṅga)
• palaces (prāsāda)

FAQs

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

Dharma is excellence in one’s craft used for higher order: Viśvakarman’s building symbolizes skill aligned with sacred purpose, not vanity.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva describes notable western landmarks and divine residences to orient the searchers.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karma-yoga-like workmanship—competence and care in creation as an offering to cosmic order.