Shloka 55
सुग्रीवस्य शतवलि-प्रेषणम्
Sugriva’s Commission to Satavali for the Northern Search
समतिक्रम्य तं देशमुत्तरः पयसां निधिः।तत्र सोमगिरिर्नाम मध्ये हेममयो महान्।।।।
samatikramya taṃ deśam uttaraḥ payasāṃ nidhiḥ |
tatra somagirir nāma madhye hemamayo mahān ||
越过那片国土，便到达北方大海——众水之藏；其中央矗立着一座宏伟的金色大山，名为“苏摩吉利”（Somagiri）。
'Cross it and, you will reach the northern sea. In its midst is the great golden mountain, Somagiri.
FAQs
Dharma is steadfast pursuit of one’s assigned duty through difficult terrain and distance—continuing the search without abandoning the objective.
Sugrīva provides route markers for the northern search, naming the northern sea and the central golden mountain Somagiri.
Perseverance (utsāha) in a righteous mission, supported by clear guidance and planning.