Shloka 6.124.16

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्ततोरामःप्रत्युवाचविभीषणम् ।रक्षसांवानराणां च सर्वेषामेवशृण्वताम् ।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tato rāmaḥ pratyuvāca vibhīṣaṇam |

rakṣasāṃ vānarāṇāṃ ca sarveṣām eva śṛṇvatām ||

Translation

When Vibhīṣaṇa had spoken thus, Rāma replied to him while all the Rākṣasas and Vānaras stood listening.

Context

On hearing Vibheeshana spoken in the aforesaid manner, Rama replied to the hearing of Rakshasas, Vanaras and all of them there.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rākṣasas
• Vānaras

FAQs

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

Accountable speech: Rāma responds openly in the presence of both allies, modeling transparent leadership and impartial regard for all listeners.

What is the narrative situation?

After Vibhīṣaṇa speaks, Rāma answers him in an assembly where both Rākṣasas and Vānaras are present.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s measured public conduct—speaking responsibly and inclusively before all parties.