Shloka 4.60.20

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

ज्येष्ठो हि त्वं तु सम्पाते जटायुरनुजस्तव।मानुषं रूपमास्थाय गृह्णीतां चरणौ मम।।4.60.20।।

Transliteration

jyeṣṭho hi tvaṃ tu sampāte jaṭāyur anujaḥ tava | mānuṣaṃ rūpam āsthāya gṛhṇītāṃ caraṇau mama || 4.60.20 ||

Translation

O Sampāti, you are indeed the elder, and Jatāyu is your younger brother. Assuming a human form, please accept (touch) my feet.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Jatāyu

FAQs

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

Respect for elders and rightful honor (maryādā) is upheld as dharma; the speaker acknowledges Sampāti’s seniority and offers reverence through the traditional act of touching the feet.

What is the narrative situation?

The vānaras, having met Sampāti during the search for Sītā, address him respectfully after learning his identity and relation to Jatāyu.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and reverence—expressed by honoring an elder and seeking his goodwill in a culturally proper manner.