Shloka 45
सुपर्णागमनम्
Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond
तमुवाचमहातेजावैनतेयोमहाबलः ।पतत्त्रिराजःप्रीतात्माहर्षपर्याकुलेक्षणः ।।6.50.45।।
tam uvāca mahātejā vainateyo mahābalaḥ |
patattrirājaḥ prītātmā harṣaparyākulekṣaṇaḥ ||6.50.45||
Pagkaraan, nagsalita sa kanya si Vainateya (Garuḍa)—ang maningning at makapangyarihang hari ng mga ibon—na ang puso’y nag-uumapaw sa galak at ang mga mata’y nanginginig sa luha ng tuwa.
To Rama whose eyes were filled with joyful tears, Vinatha, the king of birds, full of brightness and strength said.
FAQs
Dharma here appears as compassionate responsiveness—Garuḍa’s joyful readiness to speak and support signals righteous aid offered at the right moment.
Garuḍa arrives on the battlefield scene where Rama (and Lakshmana) have been bound by Indrajit’s serpent-arrow illusion, and he begins addressing Rama.
Benevolent friendship and timely help—Garuḍa’s delighted, supportive approach underscores loyal assistance to the righteous.