Shloka 4.57.1

सम्पाति–अङ्गदसंवादः / Sampati and Angada: Genealogy, Jatayu, and the Search Vow

Devanagari script

तत्तु श्रुत्वा तथा वाक्यमङ्गदस्य मुखोद्गतम्।अब्रवीद्वचनं गृध्रस्तीक्ष्णतुण्डो महास्वनः।।।।

Transliteration

tat tu śrutvā tathā vākyam aṅgadasya mukhodgatam |

abravīd vacanaṃ gṛdhras tīkṣṇatuṇḍo mahāsvanaḥ ||

Translation

After hearing those words spoken by Aṅgada, the vulture—sharp-beaked and loud-voiced—replied.

Context

On hearing the words that came from Angada's mouth, the sharp-beaked, loud-voiced vulture (Sampati) said:

Characters & Entities

• Aṅgada
• Sampāti

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as truthful listening and responsible response: a dialogue grounded in hearing accurately before speaking.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti begins his reply immediately after hearing Aṅgada’s statement, marking a key turn where information and guidance will emerge.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Attentiveness and truthful speech—Sampāti responds only after understanding what was said.