Shloka 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

ครั้งนั้น ไวนเตยะ (ครุฑ) ผู้มีเดชรุ่งเรือง มีกำลังยิ่ง เป็นราชาแห่งปักษา ได้กล่าวแก่เขา ด้วยดวงใจเปี่ยมปีติ และดวงตาสั่นไหวด้วยน้ำตาแห่งความยินดี

Word by Word

tamto him

uvācasaid

mahātejāḥgreatly radiant

vainateyaḥVainateya (Garuḍa)

mahābalaḥvery strong

patattri-rājaḥking of birds

prīta-ātmādelighted at heart

harṣa-paryākula-īkṣaṇaḥwith eyes trembling from 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.