Shloka 5.35.63

रामलक्षणवर्णनम् (Description of Rama and Lakshmana; Alliance Narrative to Sita)

Devanagari script

गृध्रराजस्य सोदर्यः सम्पातिर्नाम गृध्रराट्।श्रुत्वा भ्रातृवधं कोपादिदं वचनमब्रवीत्।।।।

Transliteration

teṣāṃ na svāmisandeśān nirāśānāṃ mumūrṣatām | kāryahetor ivāyātaḥ śakunir vīryavān mahān ||5.35.62||

Translation

When we, hopeless and ready to die—still mindful of our lord’s command—had thus resolved, a mighty and powerful bird appeared, as though arriving precisely to accomplish the task.

Context

"That king of vultures, Sampati was the brother of king of birds Jatayu. Hearing about the death of his younger brother Sampati felt distresed and spoke in anger:

Characters & Entities

• Vanaras
• Their lord/master (Sugriva, implied by svāmi-sandeśa)
• A great bird (later identified as Sampati)

FAQs

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

Dharma is sustained by perseverance and timely help: even when duty seems to end in failure, providential support can arise for those committed to a righteous task.

What is the narrative situation?

The Vanaras, having failed and fearing consequences of the king’s order, decide to die by fasting; at that moment a great bird arrives, changing the course of events.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Endurance under duty-bound pressure—despite despair, the mission’s moral seriousness remains central.