Shloka 1.3.36

तृतीयः सर्गः (Bālakāṇḍa 3): Vālmīki’s Yogic Verification and the Epic Synopsis

Devanagari script

रावणस्य विनाशं च सीतावाप्तिमरे: पुरे ।विभीषणाभिषेकं च पुष्पकस्य च दर्शनम् ।।।।

Transliteration

rāvaṇasya vināśaṃ ca sītāvāptim areḥ pure | vibhīṣaṇābhiṣekaṃ ca puṣpakasya ca darśanam ||

Translation

(He narrates) the destruction of Rāvaṇa, the recovery of Sītā in the enemy city, the consecration of Vibhīṣaṇa, and the sighting of the Puṣpaka (aerial car).

Context

(He described) Ravana's destruction, the re-union with Sita in the enemy-city, the coronation of Vibhishana and the sighting of Pushpaka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāvaṇa
• Sītā
• Laṅkā (implied by ‘enemy city’)
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Puṣpaka (vimāna)

FAQs

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

Dharma restores social and cosmic order: adharma (Rāvaṇa’s tyranny) is ended, the innocent is restored, and rightful governance (Vibhīṣaṇa’s coronation) is स्थापित.

What is the narrative situation?

The war culminates: Rāvaṇa falls, Sītā is recovered in Laṅkā, Vibhīṣaṇa is installed as king, and Puṣpaka becomes part of the return journey motif.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s commitment to justice and restoration, and Vibhīṣaṇa’s legitimacy grounded in dharma.