Shloka 3.68.35

जटायुनिर्वाणसंस्कारः — Jatayu’s Final Testimony and Funeral Rites

Devanagari script

ततो गोदावरीं गत्वा नदीं नरवरात्मजौ।।।।उदकं चक्रतुस्तस्मै गृध्रराजाय तावुभौ।

Transliteration

tato godāvarīṃ gatvā nadīṃ naravarātmajau |

udakaṃ cakratus tasmai gṛdhrarājāya tāv ubhau ||

Translation

Then the two princes went to the river Godāvarī and both offered water-libations to that king of vultures.

Context

Then both the princes went down to river Godavari and offered libations for the king of vultures.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Godāvarī River
• Jatāyu (gṛdhrarāja)
• udaka (libation water)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes completing śrāddha-like duties with sincerity; offering udaka signifies remembrance, respect, and truthful acknowledgment of the departed’s merit.

What is the narrative situation?

After the cremation and offerings, Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa proceed to the Godāvarī to perform water-libations for Jatāyu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Steadfastness in duty—both brothers jointly fulfill the rites, showing disciplined adherence to dharmic procedure.