Shloka 6.126.42

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

दृश्यतेऽऽसौजनस्थानेश्रीमान्सीते वनस्पतिः ।।।।जटायुश्चमहातेजास्तवहेतोर्विलासिनि ।रावणेनहतोयत्रपक्षिणांप्रवरोबली ।।।।

Transliteration

dṛśyate'sau janasthāne śrīmān sīte vanaspatiḥ | jaṭāyuś ca mahātejāḥ tava hetor vilāsini | rāvaṇena hato yatra pakṣiṇāṃ pravaro balī ||

Translation

Sītā, in Janasthāna that splendid lord of trees is seen. And there, O graceful one, the mighty Jaṭāyu—foremost among birds, radiant with great energy—was slain by Rāvaṇa for your sake.

Context

"Sita, here is Janasthana, where a mighty tree is seen. Oh sportive lady! There the exceptionally strong and highly energetic vulture Jatayu got killed by Ravana on account of you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Janasthāna
• Jaṭāyu
• Rāvaṇa
• vanaspati (great tree)

FAQs

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

Dharma is highlighted through Jaṭāyu’s sacrifice: protecting the innocent, even at the cost of one’s life, is upheld as righteous conduct.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma points out Janasthāna and recalls the spot where Jaṭāyu fought Rāvaṇa and was killed while trying to save Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Jaṭāyu’s valor and selfless protection (rakṣā-dharma), and Rāma’s gratitude in remembering the sacrifice.