Shloka 11
सम्पातिवाक्यम्
Sampāti’s Counsel and the Revelation of Laṅkā
ततोऽब्रवीन्महातेजा ज्येष्ठो भ्राता जटायुषः।आत्मानुरूपं वचनं वानरान्सम्प्रहर्षयन्।।4.58.11।।
tato 'bravīn mahā-tejā jyeṣṭho bhrātā jaṭāyuṣaḥ | ātmānurūpaṃ vacanaṃ vānārān sampraharṣayan ||
Darauf sprach der von großer Strahlkraft erfüllte ältere Bruder Jatāyus Worte, die ihm entsprachen, und erfreute damit die Vānaras.
Then Jatayu's elder brother, the glorious Sampati, said these pleasing, befitting words:
FAQs
Right speech (appropriate, timely, and encouraging) is dharmic—words can restore resolve and guide righteous action.
The narration introduces Sampāti’s forthcoming reply, noting that his words uplift the vānaras.
Sampāti’s dignified, responsible speech—leadership expressed through truthful encouragement.