Shloka 4.59.7

सम्पातिवाक्यम् (Sampati’s Intelligence Report on Sita’s Abduction)

Devanagari script

अहमस्मिन्गिरौ दुर्गे बहुयोजनमायते।चिरान्निपतितो वृद्धः क्षीणप्राणपराक्रमः।।।।

Transliteration

aham asmin girau durge bahuyojanam āyate |

cirān nipatito vṛddhaḥ kṣīṇaprāṇa-parākramaḥ ||

Translation

Long have I lain here—old and fallen—upon this vast mountain stretching many yojanas, in an inaccessible place; my life-breath and valor are spent.

Context

'With my vitality and prowess depleted, I have been staying for a long time on this mountain, extended by several yojanas and inaccessible.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Mountain (giri)
• Durgā-sthāna (inaccessible region)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honest self-disclosure and humility: acknowledging one’s limitations truthfully can still serve a greater righteous purpose.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti explains his weakened condition and why he has remained on an inaccessible mountain.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and resilience: despite decline, Sampāti continues to contribute through truthful counsel.