Shloka 28
जटायुवृत्तान्तः
Jatāyu’s Testimony and Rāma’s Grief
इत्येवमुक्त्वा बहुशो राघवस्सहलक्ष्मणः।जटायुषं च पस्पर्श पितृस्नेहं विदर्शयन्।।।।
ity evam uktvā bahuśo rāghavaḥ saha-lakṣmaṇaḥ | jaṭāyuṣaṁ ca pasparśa pitṛ-snehaṁ vidarśayan ||
ഇങ്ങനെ പലവട്ടം പറഞ്ഞ ശേഷം, ലക്ഷ്മണനോടുകൂടെ ഉണ്ടായിരുന്ന രാഘവൻ പിതൃതുല്യമായ സ്നേഹം പ്രകടിപ്പിച്ചുകൊണ്ട് ജടായുവിനെ സാവധാനം സ്പർശിച്ചു.
Thus advised, the angry Rama fixed a sharp arrow to his bow and roamed in the forest accompanied by Lakshmana.
FAQs
Dharma includes honoring protectors and elders: Rāma responds to Jaṭāyu’s sacrifice with reverence and tenderness, not mere utility.
After learning from the wounded Jaṭāyu, Rāma repeatedly speaks to him and consoles him through affectionate touch.
Kṛtajñatā (gratitude) and karuṇā (compassion)—Rāma treats Jaṭāyu like a father for his dharmic intervention.