Shloka 4.58.6

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

Devanagari script

तमहं भ्रातरं दृष्ट्वा सूर्यरश्मिभिरर्दितम्।पक्षाभ्यां छादयामास स्नेहात्परमविह्वलः।।4.58.6।।

Transliteration

āvṛtyākāśa-mārge tu javena sma gatau bhṛśam |

madhyaṁ prāpte dinakare jaṭāyur avasīdati ||

Translation

Ranging the sky-path at tremendous speed, when we reached the Sun at its height, Jatāyu began to falter.

Context

'Seeing my brother tormented due to the Sun's radiance I was overwhelmed withgrief. Out of love I covered him with both my wings.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Jatāyu
• Dinakara (Sun)

FAQs

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

Recognizing human (and creaturely) limits is part of Dharma; overreaching through pride leads to harm.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti describes the moment when Jatāyu, overwhelmed by the Sun’s intensity, started losing strength mid-flight.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Awareness and concern—this sets up Sampāti’s protective action toward his brother.