Shloka 3.68.15

जटायुनिर्वाणसंस्कारः — Jatayu’s Final Testimony and Funeral Rites

Devanagari script

असम्मूढस्य गृध्रस्य रामं प्रत्यनुभाषतः।।।।आस्यात्सुस्राव रुधिरं म्रियमाणस्य सामिषम्।

Transliteration

asammūḍhasya gṛdhrasya rāmaṃ pratyanubhāṣataḥ |

āsyāt susrāva rudhiraṃ mriyamāṇasya sāmiṣam ||

Translation

As the dying vulture, remaining clear-minded, spoke to Rama, blood mixed with flesh flowed from his mouth.

Context

As he(Jatayu) was speaking to Rama with an alert mind even while dying, blood mixed with flesh started oozing from Jatayu's mouth.

Characters & Entities

• Jatāyu
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Clarity and truth at the edge of death: the righteous mind remains oriented to duty and truthfulness even when the body collapses.

What is the narrative situation?

The narrator depicts Jatāyu’s severe wounds as he continues speaking to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jatāyu’s steadfastness and mental composure—his commitment to truth and service despite mortal pain.