Shloka 6.50.45

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

Devanagari script

तमुवाचमहातेजावैनतेयोमहाबलः ।पतत्त्रिराजःप्रीतात्माहर्षपर्याकुलेक्षणः ।।6.50.45।।

Transliteration

tam uvāca mahātejā vainateyo mahābalaḥ |

patattrirājaḥ prītātmā harṣaparyākulekṣaṇaḥ ||6.50.45||

Translation

Then Vainateya (Garuḍa)—the radiant, mighty king of birds—spoke to him, his heart delighted and his eyes trembling with tears of joy.

Context

To Rama whose eyes were filled with joyful tears, Vinatha, the king of birds, full of brightness and strength said.

Characters & Entities

• Vainateya (Garuḍa)
• Vinatā
• Rama

FAQs

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

Dharma here appears as compassionate responsiveness—Garuḍa’s joyful readiness to speak and support signals righteous aid offered at the right moment.

What is the narrative situation?

Garuḍa arrives on the battlefield scene where Rama (and Lakshmana) have been bound by Indrajit’s serpent-arrow illusion, and he begins addressing Rama.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Benevolent friendship and timely help—Garuḍa’s delighted, supportive approach underscores loyal assistance to the righteous.