Shloka 6.122.39

दशरथदर्शनम् — Dasharatha’s Epiphany and Benedictions (Sarga 122)

Devanagari script

विमानमास्थायमहानुभावःश्रिया च सम्हृष्टतन्नुर्नृपोत्तमः ।आमन्त्यपुत्रौसहसीतया च जगामदेवप्रवरस्यलोकम् ।।।।

Transliteration

vimānam āsthāya mahānubhāvaḥ śriyā ca saṃhṛṣṭatanur nṛpottamaḥ |

āmantrya putrau saha sītayā ca jagāma devapravarasya lokam ||

Translation

The best of kings—majestic, blessed with splendor, and filled with joy—mounted the vimāna; after taking leave of the two sons and of Sītā, he went to the realm of the foremost of the gods.

Context

The best of kings, majestic and prosperous Dasharatha was delighted, bidding farewell to the sons and Sita ascended the aerial car and went to the abode of gods.।। itayāraṣēvālamīkīyēśarīmadarāmāyaṇēādikāvayēyudadhakāṇaḍēdavāviṅśatayutataraśatatamasasaragaḥ ।।This is the end of one hundred twenty second sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sage Valmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Daśaratha
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Sītā
• Vimāna
• Realm of the foremost god (devapravara-loka)

FAQs

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

It reflects dharma as fulfillment and rightful completion: once counsel is given and righteousness is re-established, the elder king returns to the divine realm, marking moral closure.

What is the narrative situation?

Daśaratha, appearing in celestial glory, departs after bidding farewell to Rāma, Lakṣmaṇa, and Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Daśaratha’s dignity and serenity—his joy arises from seeing dharma restored through his sons’ righteous conduct.