Shloka 6.125.11

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

Devanagari script

ततस्तान्पूजितान्दृष्टवारत्नार्थैर्हरियूथपान् ।आरुरोहतदारामस्तद्विमानमनुत्तमम् ।।6.125.11।।

Transliteration

tatas tān pūjitān dṛṣṭvā ratnārthair hariyūthapān | āruroha tadā rāmas tad vimānam anuttamam ||

Translation

Then, seeing the monkey chieftains honored with gems and wealth, Rāma at that time ascended that unsurpassed aerial car.

Context

Then on seeing the monkey troops being honoured with excellent gemsRama ascended the aerial car.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Puṣpaka-vimāna
• Vānara chieftains (hariyūthapāḥ)

FAQs

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

Dharma is orderly completion: honoring allies first, then proceeding—closure is done without neglecting obligations to supporters.

What is the narrative situation?

After the Vānara leaders are honored, Rāma boards the Puṣpaka for departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s propriety—he ensures recognition of help before taking the next step in the journey.