Shloka 5.35.65

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गदोऽकथयत्तस्य जनस्थाने महद्वधम्।रक्षसा भीमरूपेण त्वामुद्दिश्य यथातथम्।।5.35.65।।

Transliteration

yavīyān kena me bhrātā hataḥ kva ca nipātitaḥ | etad ākhyātum icchāmi bhavadbhir vānarottamāḥ ||5.35.64||

Translation

“By whom was my younger brother slain, and where did he fall? O best of Vanaras, I wish to hear this from you.”

Characters & Entities

• Sampati
• Jatayu (as younger brother, implied)
• Vanaras (vānarottama)

FAQs

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

Satya (truth) as a basis for justice: Sampati seeks factual truth about the death, implying that righteous response must rest on accurate knowledge.

What is the narrative situation?

Sampati questions the Vanaras about the circumstances of Jatayu’s death—who killed him and where he fell.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truth-seeking and justice-oriented concern—Sampati demands clear information before action or judgment.