Sadayu is a large bird in the epic tale of Ramayana (Ramakien). He is a son of Garuda and a brother to another great bird, Sumpatee. The bird played an important role in the story as it’s a great ally of the kingdom of Ayotthaya and the Prince Rama.

In the tale, Sadayu is a large bird with greenish body color. One day he witnesses Tossakan (Ravana, the main villain in the story) kidnapping Sida (Sita), the wife of prince Rama. The courageous bird intervened and fought bravely with the giant. The giant was unable to defeat the bird. Sadayu made a mistake by accidentally told the giant that he is afraid of nothing besides Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and the great ring which Sita’s wearing. The giant heard that and realized the bird’s weakness Then, he immediately slipped the ring out of Sita’s finger and threw it at Sadayu. One of Sadayu’s wings was broken due to the giant’s action. The giant then took Sida away.

Defeated, the bird carried the ring and went to report the incident to prince Rama before he passed away.

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Performances

– The 18th World Saxophone Congress 2018 in Zagrab, Croatia

performed by Nitchan Pitayathorn

– Singapore Saxophone Symposium 2018

performed by Methawut Pimphapatang

– The 17th Thailand International Composition Festival 2023

performed by Nonthapat Chaiviratnukul