Shloka 1.1.86

श्रीमद्रामायणकथासङ्क्षेपः / The Ramayana in Synopsis (Narada’s Summary to Valmiki)

Devanagari script

देवताभ्यो वरं प्राप्य समुत्थाप्य च वानरान् ।अयोध्यां प्रस्थितो राम: पुष्पकेण सुहृद्वृत: ।।।।

Transliteration

devatābhyo varaṃ prāpya samutthāpya ca vānarān | ayodhyāṃ prasthito rāmaḥ puṣpakeṇa suhṛdvṛtaḥ ||

Translation

Having obtained a boon from the devas and revived the vānaras, Rāma set out for Ayodhyā, accompanied by friends, in the Puṣpaka chariot.

Context

Having obtained a boon from the devatas (who had come to see him) Rama, revived all monkeys (fallen in the battle) and set out for Ayodhya accompanied by friends in the pushpaka (aerial car).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Devas (gods)
• Vānaras
• Ayodhyā
• Puṣpaka (chariot)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is shown as gratitude and care for allies: Rāma ensures the welfare of those who fought for a righteous cause, reviving the vānaras before returning to rule.

What is the narrative situation?

After receiving divine favor and restoring the fallen vānaras, Rāma departs for Ayodhyā in the Puṣpaka with companions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Compassionate leadership—Rāma does not abandon supporters after victory, but restores them and travels with them in friendship.