Shloka 4.60.19

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

गृध्रौ द्वौ दृष्टपूर्वौ मे मातरिश्वसमौ जवे।गृध्राणां चैव राजानौ भ्रातरौ कामरूपिणौ।।4.60.19।।

Transliteration

saumya vaikalyatāṃ dṛṣṭvā romṇāṃ te nāvagamyate | agni-dagdhāv imau pakṣau vraṇāś cāpi śarīrake || 4.60.18 ||

Translation

Gentle one, seeing the loss of the hair on your body, it is evident: these two wings have been burned by fire, and there are wounds upon you as well.

Context

'You are the king among vultures equal to wind in speed.I had seen both the brothers earlier and both of you could change your form at will.

Characters & Entities

• Niśākara
• Sampāti
• Agni (fire)
• Pakṣau (wings)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes compassionate attention: the sage observes suffering accurately and speaks truthfully, a first step toward appropriate help or counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

Niśākara notices Sampāti’s damaged condition—burnt wings and wounds—and addresses him gently.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Empathy joined with discernment—the sage diagnoses the situation without harshness.