Shloka 4.60.6

सम्पातिवृत्तान्तः — Sampāti’s Account and the Sage Niśākara

Devanagari script

ततस्तु सागरान् शैलान्नदीस्सर्वास्सरांसि च।वनानि च प्रदेशांश्च नीरीक्ष्य मतिरागता।।4.60.6।।

Transliteration

tatas tu sāgarān śailān nadīḥ sarvāḥ sarāṃsi ca | vanāni ca pradeśāṃś ca nīrīkṣya matir āgatā || 4.60.6 ||

Translation

Then, after observing the seas, mountains, all rivers, lakes, forests, and the surrounding regions, my understanding returned.

Context

'Then I looked at the oceans, the mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and all locations and my memory returned gradually.

Characters & Entities

• Sampāti

FAQs

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

Clarity and right understanding support dharma; regaining ‘mati’ (discernment) enables truthful orientation and responsible action.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampāti explains how, by surveying the landscape, he gradually regained awareness and recognition of his location.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Mindfulness and discernment—recovering composure through careful observation.