Shloka 6.124.8

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तुकाकुत्स्थंप्रत्युवाचविभीषणः ।अह्नात्वांप्रापयिष्यामितांपुरींपार्थिवात्मज ।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu kākutsthaṃ pratyuvāca vibhīṣaṇaḥ | ahnā tvāṃ prāpayiṣyāmi tāṃ purīṃ pārthivātmaja ||

Translation

Thus addressed, Vibhīṣaṇa replied to Kakutstha: “O prince, I will have you reach that city within a single day.”

Context

When Rama had spoken in the aforesaid manner, Vibheeshana replied" O son of the ruler of the earth! I will make you reach Ayodhya in a day."

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Ayodhyā (implied as ‘that city’)

FAQs

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

Dharma is expressed as loyal service to the righteous: Vibhīṣaṇa offers swift assistance to help Rāma resume his rightful obligations.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa responds to Rāma’s concern about the difficult route and promises rapid conveyance back to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s devotion and reliability—he acts as a steadfast ally who supports dharmic restoration.