Shloka 6.124.7

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

Devanagari script

एतत्पश्ययथाक्षिप्रंप्रतिगच्छामतांपुरीम् ।अयोध्यांगच्छतोह्येषपन्थाःपरमदुर्गमः ।।।।

Transliteration

etat paśyata kṣipraṃ pratigacchāmatāṃ purīm | ayodhyāṃ gacchato hy eṣa panthāḥ paramadurgamaḥ ||

Translation

Look to this quickly: for those who would return to the city, to Ayodhyā, this route of departure is exceedingly difficult.

Context

" As it is very difficult to return to that city, think of the path to depart."

Characters & Entities

• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is practical responsibility: once the righteous task is done, one must still ensure a safe and proper return to rightful duties (Rāma’s kingship in Ayodhyā).

What is the narrative situation?

After the war, the question of returning from Laṅkā to Ayodhyā arises, and Rāma notes the journey is difficult by ordinary means.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s foresight and measured leadership—he anticipates logistical difficulty and seeks a proper, orderly way forward.