Shloka 4.60.3

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

कृत्वा निश्शब्दमेकाग्रा श्श्रुण्वन्तु हरयो मम।तत्वं सङ्कीर्तयिष्यामि यथा जानामि मैथिलीम्।।4.60.3।।

Transliteration

kṛtvā niḥśabdam ekāgrāḥ śṛṇvantu harayo mama | tattvaṃ saṅkīrtayiṣyāmi yathā jānāmi maithilīm || 4.60.3 ||

Translation

Remain silent and listen with single-pointed attention, O monkeys. I shall declare the truth—how I came to know about the princess of Mithilā.

Context

'O monkeys! I shall tell you in detail how I came to know the princess from Mithila. Listen quietly with rapt attention:

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti
• Maithilī (Sītā)
• Vānaras (Harayaḥ)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) is foregrounded: Sampāti promises a factual account (‘tattva’) and asks for disciplined listening, reflecting dharma in speech and learning.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti begins his explanation to the vānaras, preparing to narrate how he has knowledge relevant to Sītā’s whereabouts.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Integrity in testimony—speaking carefully and asking the audience to listen attentively so truth is transmitted without distortion.