Shloka 6.124.15

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

Devanagari script

प्रणयाद्भहुमानाच्चसौहार्देन च राघव ।प्रसादायामिप्रेष्योऽहं न खल्वाज्ञापयामिते ।।।।

Transliteration

praṇayād bahumānāc ca sauhārdena ca rāghava |

prasādayāmi preṣyo 'haṃ na khalv ājñāpayāmi te ||

Translation

Out of affection, esteem, and friendship, O Rāghava, I entreat you. I am your attendant; I do not command you.

Context

"I request you out of my high esteem towards you and friendliness. I am your servant and not commanding you to do so."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma
• Rāghava

FAQs

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

Dharma of humility and non-coercion: even when offering help or hospitality, one should request respectfully rather than impose authority.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa clarifies that his invitation is a heartfelt request, not an order, emphasizing proper decorum toward Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and respectful conduct—Vibhīṣaṇa positions himself as a servant and maintains courteous boundaries.