Shloka 6.125.1

पुष्पकारोहणम् (Boarding the Puṣpaka; Honoring the Allies and Departure for Ayodhyā)

Devanagari script

उपस्थितंतुतंकृत्वापुष्पकंपुष्पभूषितम् ।अविदूरेस्थितोराममित्युवाचविभीषणः ।।6.125.1।।

Transliteration

upasthitaṃ tu taṃ kṛtvā puṣpakaṃ puṣpabhūṣitam | avidūre sthito rāmam ity uvāca vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Having made the Puṣpaka ready, adorned with flowers, Vibhīṣaṇa stood nearby and spoke to Rāma.

Context

Offering to Sri Rama the Pushpak decorated with flowers to sit, Vibheeshana stood at a distance and spoke.

Characters & Entities

• Puṣpaka-vimāna
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma appears as proper honoring of guests and leaders: service is offered with decorum (flower-adornment) and respectful distance.

What is the narrative situation?

Puṣpaka is ceremonially prepared for Rāma’s departure, and Vibhīṣaṇa addresses him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s humility and reverence—he serves without presumption, maintaining respectful conduct.