Shloka 6.124.22

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

Devanagari script

उपस्थापयमेशीघ्रंविमानंराक्षसेश्वर ।कृतकार्यस्यमेवासःकथंस्यादिहसम्मतः ।।।।

Transliteration

snānāni cāṅgarāgāṇi vastrāṇy ābharaṇāni ca |

candanāni ca divyāni mālyāni vividhāni ca ||

alaṅkāravidaś cemā nāryaḥ padma-nibhekṣaṇāḥ |

upasthitās tvāṃ vidhivat snāpayiṣyanti rāghava ||

Translation

Here are bathing requisites, fragrant unguents, garments and ornaments, divine sandal-pastes, and many kinds of garlands. These noble lotus-eyed women, skilled in adornment, stand ready to bathe you in due manner, O Rāghava.

Context

"O Ruler of Rakshasas, send for my aerial car. My task has been completed here. How can I continue to stay here?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Women attendants (nāryaḥ)

FAQs

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

Atithi-satkara (honoring a guest): proper hospitality and orderly service are presented as righteous conduct within royal and social maryādā.

What is the narrative situation?

Within the same sarga’s broader departure preparations, attendants present bathing and adornment items and offer formal service to Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Courtesy and protocol—service rendered with skill and proper procedure, reflecting disciplined care.