Shloka 4.60.1

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

ततः कृतोदकं स्नातं तं गृध्रं हरियूथपाः।उपविष्टा गिरौ रम्ये परिवार्य समन्ततः।।4.60.1।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kṛtodakaṃ snātaṃ taṃ gṛdhraṃ hariyūthapāḥ | upaviṣṭā girau ramye parivārya samantataḥ || 4.60.1 ||

Translation

Then, having bathed and offered the water-oblation, the leaders of the monkeys sat upon the lovely mountain, surrounding that vulture on every side.

Context

Sampati bathed and offered libations to Jatayu. Then all the monkeys sat round him on the beautiful mountain.

Characters & Entities

• Monkey leaders (hariyūthapāḥ)
• Sampati
• Mountain (giri)

FAQs

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

Dharma as proper conduct and respect: bathing and offering water signifies ritual responsibility and honoring bonds, even amid urgent missions.

What is the narrative situation?

The monkeys gather around Sampāti on a mountain after performing bathing and water rites, preparing to hear and plan further.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discipline and reverence—maintaining righteous customs while pursuing a righteous goal.