Shloka 6.124.6

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

Devanagari script

तंविनाकैकयीपुत्रंभरतंधर्मचारिणम् ।न मेस्नानंबहुमतंवस्त्राण्याभरणानि च ।।।।

Transliteration

tat puṣpakaṃ kāmagamaṃ vimānam upasthitaṃ bhūdharasaṃnikāśam |

dṛṣṭvā tadā vismayam ājagāma rāmaḥ sasaumitriḥ udārasattvaḥ ||6.124.30||

Translation

Then, seeing the Puṣpaka aerial car—moving at will and standing there, mountain-like in appearance—Rāma, together with Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa), the noble-souled, was filled with wonder.

Context

"When the virtuous Bharata, son of Kaikeyi, is not here, why do I need bath, why so many clothes and ornaments?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Saumitri (Lakṣmaṇa)
• Puṣpaka-vimāna

FAQs

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

Dharma is reinforced as divine support aligning with righteous purpose: extraordinary means (the Puṣpaka) appear as instruments aiding the restoration of rightful order.

What is the narrative situation?

The Puṣpaka-vimāna is now before them; Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa behold its vastness and marvel, marking the transition toward return and closure after victory.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s udāratā (nobility of spirit) is highlighted—his wonder is not possessive pride but a composed recognition of the extraordinary within a dhārmic journey.