Sampathi
The Mountain foot hills where Vanaras had decided to do Prabhovesaa there came an Eagle named Sampathi; It was Chiranjeevi (Has a Long Life span of over 60,000 Years); King of Eagles; Jatayu’s elder brother; he is known for his Prowess in Valour and Famed one; he having started from one of the Caves of Vindhya Mountains, seeing the Crowds of Vanaras became happy thought “ What a surprise, when I have not had Food for number of Days and repenting, today complete Food has come to me on it’s own? God according to it’s Living beings needs has already earned it(Food) and kept it ready . All these Monkey are worth eating , still I will chose the best amongst them first and kill them chosing one by one.”said Sampathi.
Hearing that Angadha’s anguish knew no bounds and looked at Hanuman and said Yama has come in the garb of this Eagle to come and kill them.Rama’s task is not completed. Sugreeva’s command also not achieved. How come this danger has befallen us? You would have heard of the Eagle King Jhatayu’s help in trying to save Sita from Ravana. Due to affinity to Rama and his mercy all the Living things of Birds, Cattle including us by sacrificing their Life do what is pleasing to Rama.Jhatayu who knew Dharma in order to help Rama gave his Life and satisfied him. We also wanting to accomplish his task have been roaming in the forests, Mountains searched Sita and are tired. Sita is not to be seen. Now we are going to die. Jatayu who died because of Ravana is definitely Bhagysaali(extremely Blessed and charmingly Great Good Fortunes); he doesn’t have any scare due to Sugreeva. (As Sugreeva is the King for all Living beings in Forest under his care)he attained noble salvation.Had Jhatayu not died would Sita have been abducted?If he had managed to hold Ravana for on 1 Muhurtham(1 ½ hours) Rama would have reached. Would Ravana could have escaped? If Dasaratha had not died so fast he would have brought back Rama from the forest.Since Jhatayu died, Dasratha passed away, since Sita was abducted, it has happened that we have to forego our Lives.Also Rama Lakshmana and Sita were compllled to Live in Forest. Due to Rama’s anger Kara Dhooshanas were destroyed.all these are due to Dasaratha giving Boons to Kayikeyei and nothing else.” Thus hearing Angadha speak, seeing Vanaras lying on the ground and doing Prabhovesaa, Sampathi’s heart sank he moaned in high pitch “ My Jhatayu who is more dearer than my own Life is dead,who is that person who has said this and shook my Manam{ Chitha(Memory)+Inner Conscience Mind +Intellect(Bhuddhi) +Ego}? What was the reason for Battle between Ravana and Jhatayu in Jhansthan? It is long time since I heard my brother’s name.Please get me down from this Hill. My younger brother Jhaytayu who is famed for his Valour ; he is Great Virtuous person; after hearing his story after a long time I am happy;I would like to hear the details of his death in Jhansthan who was living there.Rama who has devotion towards Elders is he not the Eldest son?How did he become friend of Jhaytayu? As my wings have been burnt by Sun, I cannot fly. Hence please get me down from here” said Sampathi. (Slokas 24)
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