Shloka 4.58.30

सम्पातिवाक्यम् (Sampāti’s Counsel and the Revelation of Laṅkā)

Devanagari script

इहस्थोऽहं प्रपश्यामि रावणं जानकीं तथा।अस्माकमपि सौवर्णं दिव्यं चक्षुर्बलं तथा।।4.58.30।।

Transliteration

ihastho ’haṁ prapaśyāmi rāvaṇaṁ jānakīṁ tathā |

asmākam api sauvarṇaṁ divyaṁ cakṣur-balaṁ tathā ||

Translation

From where I stand, I can see both Rāvaṇa and Jānakī. We vultures, too, possess a divine, golden power of sight.

Context

'From here I see Ravana and Janaki. We (vultures) have a divine golden vision and great power.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Rāvaṇa
• Jānakī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is truthful testimony used for righteous purpose—Sampāti uses his extraordinary perception to support the just search for Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti reassures the exhausted vānaras by stating he can see Rāvaṇa and Sītā from afar, indicating he can provide reliable direction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya (truthfulness) and helpfulness—Sampāti speaks with authority and offers aid to the righteous mission.