Shloka 51
Adhiratha-Rādhā Discover the Casket; Vasuṣeṇa (Karṇa) is Adopted and Formed
सम्पूज्यापाक्रमत् तेन रथेनादित्यवर्चसा । ऐसा कहकर श्त्रधारियोंमें श्रेष्ठ श्रीरामचन्द्रजीकी आज्ञा ले उनकी पूजा करके सूर्यके समान तेजस्वी उसी रथके द्वारा मातलि स्वर्गलोकको चला गया || ५० $ ।। ततः सीतां पुरस्कृत्य राम: सौमित्रिणा सह
sampūjyāpākramat tena rathenādityavarcāsā |
Having received Rāma’s permission and duly honored him, Mātali departed at once in that chariot, radiant like the sun, and proceeded to Svarga.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic conduct in relationships: one should seek permission, offer due honor, and depart respectfully. Even a celestial figure like Mātali models humility and propriety toward Rāma.
After honoring Rāma and taking his leave, Mātali departs in a chariot shining like the sun and goes to Svarga, indicating the completion of his role as a divine envoy in the episode narrated by Mārkaṇḍeya.