Jaṭāyu
mythological figure · 1 work · 8 mentions · 25 anchored passages
king of vultures · lord of birds · king of the vultures · younger brother of Saṃpāti
in the texts
Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa
A mighty bird ally, noted by Rāma as present to help watch over Sītā.
"With the auspicious, exceedingly mighty bird Jaṭāyu, wise as he is, present on the right hand, O Lakṣmaṇa, be vigilant — guard Maithilī every moment, alert in every direction.
"Fight if you are a hero — stand a moment, O Rāvaṇa!
"The two Kākutsthas are never to be assailed, O Rāvaṇa;