Sampati is the elder brother of Jatayu, an aged vulture whose wings were burned by the sun. From the southern shore his far sight finds Sita in Lanka, and as he helps the vanaras his wings grow back.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sampati?
Jatayu's elder brother, a vulture who told the vanaras Sita was in Lanka.
How did Sampati lose his wings?
They burned when he shielded Jatayu from the sun.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.56, 4.57, 4.58, 4.59, 4.60, 4.61, 4.62, 4.63)
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