Shloka 3.67.22

जटायुवृत्तान्तः — Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief

Devanagari script

गृध्रराजं परिष्वज्य परित्यज्य महद्धनुः।निपपातावशो भूमौ रुरोद सहलक्ष्मणः।।।।

Transliteration

gṛdhrarājaṃ pariṣvajya parityajya mahad dhanuḥ |

nipapāta avaśo bhūmau ruroda saha-lakṣmaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Embracing the king of vultures and casting aside his great bow, Rāma collapsed helplessly upon the ground and wept, with Lakṣmaṇa beside him.

Context

Rama dropped the bow and embraced the king of birds. He fell down despondent on the ground and began crying along with Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Lakshmana
• Jatayu (Gṛdhrarāja)
• bow (dhanuḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring the righteous and showing gratitude: Rāma’s embrace recognizes Jatāyu’s sacrificial protection of Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma physically consoles the dying Jatāyu and breaks down in grief, no longer able to maintain composure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and karuṇā (compassion) in Rāma.