Shloka 4.56.9

सम्पातिदर्शनम् (Encounter with Sampāti) — Angada’s Lament and the Vulture-King’s Response

Devanagari script

वैदेह्याः प्रियकामेन कृतं कर्म जटायुषा।गृध्राराजेन यत्तत्र श्रुतं वस्तदशेषतः।।।।

Transliteration

vaidehyāḥ priyakāmena kṛtaṃ karma jaṭāyuṣā |

gṛdhrarājena yat tatra śrutaṃ vas tad aśeṣataḥ ||

Translation

We have heard in full detail of the deed accomplished there by Jatāyu, the king of vultures, performed out of love and devotion to please Vaidehī (Sītā).

Context

'We have heard in detail about the task accomplished by Jatayu, the king of vultures, in order to please Sita, the princess of Videha.

Characters & Entities

• Vaidehī (Sītā)
• Jaṭāyu
• Gṛdhrarāja (king of vultures)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is protective righteousness: Jatāyu chooses to defend Sītā, acting from compassion and duty rather than self-interest.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānara search party recounts what they have heard about Jatāyu’s intervention during Sītā’s abduction, as part of their exchange with the vulture Sampāti.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jatāyu’s selfless courage and devotion—he acts to help Sītā even at great personal cost.