Shloka 6.124.17

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

Devanagari script

पूजितोऽस्मित्वयावीर साचिव्येनपरन्तप ।सर्वात्मना च चेष्टाभिःसौहार्देनपरेण च ।।।।

Transliteration

pūjito 'smi tvayā vīra sācivyena parantapa |

sarvātmanā ca ceṣṭābhiḥ sauhārdena pareṇa ca ||

Translation

O hero, scorcher of foes—by your loyal counsel, by your whole-hearted efforts, and by your profound goodwill, I have been truly honored.

Context

"O tormentor of enemies! Hero, I am honoured by your friendship, by your efforts, and good heartedness of all of you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Kṛtajñatā (gratitude): acknowledging faithful service and goodwill is a ruler’s duty and sustains righteous alliances.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to Vibhīṣaṇa by recognizing his support and friendship after the war’s completion.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s gratitude and Vibhīṣaṇa’s loyal, whole-hearted service.