Shloka 1.41.16

अंशुमान्—अश्वान्वेषणम्, दिशागजसंवादः, कपिलदाहवृत्तान्तः, गङ्गोपदेशः (Anshuman’s Search for the Horse and the Counsel to Bring Ganga)

Devanagari script

विसार्य निपुणां दृष्टिं ततोऽपश्यत्खगाधिपम् ।पितृ़णां मातुलं राम सुपर्णमनिलोपमम्।।।।

Transliteration

visārya nipuṇāṃ dṛṣṭiṃ tato 'paśyat khagādhipam | pitṝṇāṃ mātulaṃ rāma suparṇam anilopamam ||

Translation

Scanning keenly, he then saw Suparṇa—lord of birds, swift as the wind—who was the maternal uncle of those departed princes; O Rāma.

Context

O Rama! with his keen eyes, he (Anshuman) marked Suparna, the maternal uncle of his uncles, lord of the eagles (Garuda) bestowed with the swiftness of the wind.

Characters & Entities

• Anśumān
• Suparṇa (Garuḍa)
• the princes (Sagara’s sons)

FAQs

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

Dharma is supported by right guidance—when human effort reaches its limit, higher counsel appears to direct action toward a lawful and effective remedy.

What is the narrative situation?

Unable to find water, Anśumān looks carefully and beholds Garuḍa (Suparṇa), who will explain what should be done.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Alertness and discernment (nipuṇā dṛṣṭi)—the capacity to notice and seek the right source of guidance.