Shloka 6.50.34

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

महतापक्षवातेनसर्ववदीपमहाद्रुमाः ।निपेतुर्भग्नविटपाःसलिलेलवणाम्भसि ।।6.50.34।।

Transliteration

mahatā pakṣa-vātena sarva-vadīpa-mahādrumāḥ |

nipetur bhagna-viṭapāḥ salile lavaṇāmbhasi ||6.50.34||

Translation

By the mighty wind stirred by the beating of wings, the great trees of the island—branches broken—fell down into the salt waters.

Context

All the huge trees of the island were broken by the flutter of the wings (of Garuda) and fell into the salt water of the ocean.

Characters & Entities

• island (dvīpa)
• great trees (mahādruma)
• salt ocean (lavaṇāmbhas)
• wing-wind (pakṣavāta)

FAQs

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

A reminder of proportion and humility: immense power can cause collateral disruption; dharma requires that power be directed for protection, not reckless destruction.

What is the narrative situation?

A tremendous wing-generated wind (implied: a great being’s flight) creates havoc, breaking trees that tumble into the sea.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Implicitly, restraint as a virtue that must accompany strength—power without care harms the innocent surroundings.