Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 50, Shloka 38
सुपर्णागमनम्
Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond
ततस्सुपर्णःकाकुत्स्थौस्पृष्टवाप्रत्यभिनदनितः ।विममर्शचपाणिभ्यांमुखेचन्द्रसमप्रभे ।।6.50.38।।
tataḥ suparṇaḥ kākutsthau spṛṣṭvā pratyabhinandya ca |
vimamarśa ca pāṇibhyāṃ mukhe candrasamaprabhe ||6.50.38||
Thereafter Suparṇa (Garuḍa), touching the two scions of the Kakutstha line and honoring them, gently wiped their moon-bright faces with his hands.
Caressed by Garuda, both their bodies were cleared of wounds instantly shone like gold and turned bright.
FAQs
Respect for the righteous: even a mighty divine being honors dharmic persons, showing that true greatness includes humility and reverence.
After freeing them, Garuḍa greets Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa respectfully and tends to them with care.
Humility and service (seva-bhāva) expressed through respectful touch and gentle care.