Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)
Book: Ramayana Characters
Sampati is Jatayu’s elder brother, another vulture with a tragic backstory. Injured while saving Jatayu from the sun’s heat in their youth, Sampati later helps Hanuman’s search party by revealing the direction to Lanka.
### Relationship to Jatayu
- **Brother**: Mourns Jatayu’s death; shares similar protective instincts.
- **Wing Injury**: Lost flight capability due to proximity to the sun.
### Key Role
- **Encounter with Vanaras**: The search party, led by Angada and Hanuman, meets an aging Sampati.
- **Vital Clue**: Uses his keen eyesight to confirm Sita’s location in Lanka.
### Redemption
- **Regains Strength**: Some narratives mention that after helping Rama’s cause, Sampati experiences partial healing of his wings.
- **Continues Jatayu’s Legacy**: Fulfills a vow to serve truth and righteousness.
Sampati’s timely information about Lanka underscores the synergy of all living beings coming forward to aid Rama. His act honors Jatayu’s sacrifice, furthering the mission to rescue Sita.
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