Shloka 4.60.2

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

तमङ्गदमुपासीनं तैस्सर्वैर्हरिभिर्वृतम्।जनितप्रत्ययो हर्षात्सम्पातिः पुनरब्रवीत्।।4.60.2।।

Transliteration

gṛdhrau dvau dṛṣṭa-pūrvau me mātariśva-samau jave | gṛdhrāṇāṃ caiva rājānau bhrātarau kāma-rūpiṇau || 4.60.19 ||

Translation

I have seen before two vultures—swift as the wind. You are indeed kings among vultures, brothers, able to assume forms at will.

Context

Angada sat near Sampati surrounded by all monkeys. Sampati who had gained confidence spoke to Angada once again joyously.

Characters & Entities

• Niśākara
• Sampāti
• Jatāyu
• Mātariśvan (wind, as comparison)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring merit and rightful status: the sage recognizes their capabilities and addresses them with respect, aligning speech with truth (satya).

What is the narrative situation?

Niśākara identifies Sampāti (and the previously known brother Jatāyu) as extraordinary vulture-kings, swift and shape-shifting.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthful recognition—giving due credit and respect based on known qualities.