Sampathi informs Sita’s Location
Hearing the words of Vanaras who had decided to forego their Lives, with tears streaming in his Eyes Sampathi said to them “ The Jhatayu who was killed by the strong Ravana is my younger brother.Iam too old; I do not have wings; so I do not have Energy to avenge Ravana now; what else can I do except hearing your words in Patience? In Earlier times Indra killed Vridhasura myself and Jhatayu were young with muscles. One day we both decided to have a competition as to who can fly high , with each one wanting to win over the other, we flew very fast towards Sun. When Sun came to the centre in the sky, I saw Jhatayu was suffering unable to bear the heat, Due to the affection I had for him, I covered him with my wings, Immediately due to the Dazzling effulgence of Sun Rays they were burnt. I fell in Vindhya Mountains. Since then I am living here. Thereafter I do not know the story of Jhatayu.
Hearing this Angadha asked “ if you are the brother of Jhatayu is true then shouldn’t you kill Ravana who killed Jhatayu? For that you may not have the Energy now,at least tell us Ravana’s location if you know it, That fool whose calamity is nearing is he near or far away?” asked Angadha.
For that Sampathi also replied “ Hey Vanaras! Iam old and with no wings I do not have Potency now, So in Rama Karyam ( Divine Task of Helping Rama as he is none other than Maha Vishnu) I will verbally help you. In this Universe I know all the 14 Worlds.i have witnessed the Deva Asura Yudahm(War between Celestials and Demons)and also the churning of Ocean for obtaining Amruth(Nectar/Elixir which confers immortality by drinking it) . One day I saw Ravana was carrying a very beautiful Lady with all ornaments adorning her in the sky path . She was shouting “ Hey Rama! Hey Lakshmana! “ thus she was Kadhara ( Pleading,Yelling, Bellowing,screaming loudly, Exasperation) and throwing away her ornaments and was swinging her legs. Like the Sun rays falling on the Black hill, like the Lightning in the dark clouds, that Lady’s white silk garment was seen. Sine she was calling for Rama, I think it must be Sita. I will tell you the Location of that Rakshasaa. Listen. He is the son of Vishrawas; younger brother of Khubera; he lives in Srilanka Island ; that is 100 Yojhanas( 800 Miles – as the islands have come closer in 1.75 million years due to plate shifting currently (2103 AD)it is 22 Miles or 30 Km from Indian Coast to Sri Lanka coast)away from here .I am able see from here.it was created by Vishwakarma; it has steps made of Gold, with uniquely crafted stages made of gold,and the corridors made of Gold are dazzling and making the eyes shy.There Siita is sitting in Ravana’s Queens chambers duly guarded by Rakshasis in a pitiable state. The Lanka which Is surrounded on all 4 sides and protected , if you go there you can see the daughter of Jhanaka -Sita.from here 100 Yojhanas(30 km) if you go and reach the southern coast of Srilanka you can see Ravana. So make all arrangemnts quickly to achieve that task. I am born in Celestial Lineage; I am able to see with my Dispenasation that you all will see Sita and return. The Kulinga Pigeon which feeds on grains have Vision of Long distance, Crows and the Parrots who eat only Fruits and Vegetables have double the Vision than of the Pigeon. Anril, Water Storks, have 3 times capacity; normal Kite (Parundhu) have 4 times and Eagle have 5 Times Vision, the Swans which are young and beautiful with Potency have 6 times Vision ; whereas the Vinathas’s children Garuda and Aruna have greater Vision . Myself and Jhatayu are Aruna’s sons.Hence we have much more Visionary power than all the Birds. From here it self I can see Ravana and Sita. We have the Divine Power & Knowledge which Vinatha’s children have. Due to my nature and the food I eat iam aable to see what is happening in Sri Lanka every minute which is 100 Yojhans away from here.
Killing the creatures which are far away is a natural habit for us. Hens see what is beneath their feet. It is only proper that I should kill that wicked Rakashasaa for the simple reason he killed my brother.Since I am very old, my Energy has dwindled. My breathings are stuttering. Please find a way to cross this Sea.Go to Lanka , see Sita and accomplish your task and return.Please take me to the Sea and leave me. ‘ said Sampathi.
Vanaras did the same.they took him to the palce where he was. Since they got information on Sita the happiness they got knew no bounds. (Slokas 36)
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