Shloka 5.26.21

सीताविलापः — Sita’s Lament and Prophecy of Lanka’s Ruin

Devanagari script

कृतं कर्म महत्तेन मां तथाऽभ्यवपद्यता।तिष्ठता रावणद्वन्द्वे वृद्धेनापि जटायुषा।।।।

Transliteration

kṛtaṃ karma mahat tena māṃ tathā ’bhyavapadyatā | tiṣṭhatā rāvaṇadvandve vṛddhenāpi jaṭāyuṣā ||

Translation

Great was the deed done for me by that Jaṭāyu—old though he was—when he advanced and stood firm in single combat with Rāvaṇa.

Context

"Though old, Jatayu did a great help to me by resisting Ravana in the duel and advancing (to confront him.).

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Jaṭāyu
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as protection of the vulnerable: Jaṭāyu embodies righteous duty by confronting evil despite age and risk.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā acknowledges Jaṭāyu’s attempted rescue during her abduction and his duel with Rāvaṇa.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jaṭāyu’s steadfast courage and selfless protection.