Shloka 3.67.13

जटायुवृत्तान्तः — Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief

Devanagari script

इत्युक्त्वाभ्यपतद्गृध्रं सन्धाय धनुषि क्षुरम्।क्रुद्धो रामस्समुद्रान्तां कम्पयन्निव मेदिनीम्।।।।

Transliteration

ity uktvābhyapatad gṛdhraṃ sandhāya dhanuṣi kṣuram | kruddho rāmas samudrāntāṃ kampayann iva medinīm ||

Translation

Having spoken thus, the enraged Rāma sprang at the vulture, setting a keen arrow upon his bow; so fierce was his wrath that it seemed he made the sea‑girt earth tremble.

Context

Having siad so, Rama took his bow, fixed the sharp arrow, and aimed at the vulture. The sea-bound earth trembled.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Jatāyu (as gṛdhra, by context)
• Earth (medinī)
• Sea (samudra)
• Bow
• Arrow

FAQs

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

Power must be governed by truth and restraint: immense strength without verified knowledge can become destructive, even when intentions are protective.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, believing the bird guilty, prepares to shoot; the narration emphasizes the intensity of his wrath and prowess.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s वीर्य (heroic energy) is shown—while also implying the necessity of tempering valor with विवेक (discernment).