Shloka 6.124.13

पुष्पकविमान-प्रस्थानम् (The Pushpaka Vimāna Offered and the Return Prepared)

Devanagari script

लक्ष्मणेनसहभ्रात्रावैदेह्याभार्ययासह ।अर्चितस्सर्वकामैस्त्वंततोराम गमिष्यसि ।।।।

Transliteration

lakṣmaṇena saha bhrātrā vaidehyā bhāryayā saha |

arcitaḥ sarvakāmais tvaṃ tato rāma gamiṣyasi ||

Translation

With your brother Lakṣmaṇa and with Vaidehī, your wife—once you have been duly honored and provided with all that is needed—then, O Rāma, you shall depart.

Context

"Rama, if all your requirements are met and you are satisfied, then you can start with your brother Lakshmana and wife Vaidehi."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vaidehī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Dharma of proper reception (atithi-satkāra): before departure, guests—especially righteous leaders—should be honored and their needs met.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa outlines that Rāma may depart with Lakṣmaṇa and Sītā after appropriate hospitality and provisions.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s generosity and orderliness in duty—he ensures respectful closure after the war.