Shloka 5.38.29
अभिज्ञानप्रदानम् — The Token of Recognition (Chūḍāmaṇi) and the Crow Episode Recalled
ततस्तस्मिन्महाबाहुः कोपसंवर्तितेक्षणः।।5.38.29।।वायसे कृतवान्क्रूरां मतिं मतिमतां वरः।
putraḥ kila sa śakrasya vāyasaḥ patatāṃ varaḥ || 5.38.28 ||
dharāntaragataḥ śīghraṃ pavanasya gatau samaḥ |
That crow, it is said, was the son of Śakra (Indra), the finest among birds; swift in movement, it could traverse great distances, matching the Wind in speed.
'Then you, the strong-armed and best among the wise, your eyeballs rolling in fury, made up your mind about the cruel crow.
High status or divine lineage does not exempt one from accountability; dharma applies equally to the powerful.
Sītā identifies the crow as extraordinary—Indra’s son and exceptionally swift.
Impartiality in justice: wrongdoing remains wrongdoing regardless of pedigree.