Jatayu

जटायु

The ancient eagle king who fearlessly attacked Ravana in mid-air to rescue Sita, holding onto his last breath only to deliver the vital news to Lord Rama.

Known Epithets & Aliases

King of VulturesFirst Martyr of the Ramayana

Significance & Lore

Lord Rama performed the sacred funeral rites for Jatayu with his own hands, granting the noble bird the supreme celestial realm of Moksha.

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Key Attributes & Weapons

✦First Martyr for Sita's Rescue
✦Funeral Rites performed by Rama
✦Symbol of Heroic Sacrifice
✦King of Birds

Canonical Reference

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