Shloka 5.35.66

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

Devanagari script

जटायुषो वधं श्रुत्वा दुःखितस्सोऽरुणात्मजः।त्वां शशंस वरारोहे वसन्तीं रावणालये।।।।

Transliteration

aṅgado 'kathayat tasya janasthāne mahadvadham | rakṣasā bhīmarūpeṇa tvām uddiśya yathātatham ||5.35.65||

Translation

Angada then told him, truthfully as it occurred, of the great slaughter at Janasthana—how a fearsome Rakshasa, aiming at you, slew him.

Context

"Having heard about the death of Jatayu, O charming lady! that Sampati Aruna's son felt sad and told us that you are at Ravana's palace.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Sampati
• Janasthana
• Rakshasa (Ravana implied by context of abducting Sita)
• Sita

FAQs

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

Satya in narration: Angada recounts events ‘as they happened,’ showing that dharma in counsel and history requires accuracy, especially when grief and vengeance are possible.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada answers Sampati’s question by describing Jatayu’s death in connection with the abduction attempt directed at Sita.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Truthfulness and clarity in testimony—Angada’s faithful report supports just understanding and right decision.