Shloka 6.125.13

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

Devanagari script

अब्रवीत्सविमानस्थःपूजयन्सर्वावानरान् ।सुग्रीवं च महावीर्यंकाकुत्स्थसविभीषणम् ।।6.125.13।।

Transliteration

abravīt sa vimānasthaḥ pūjayan sarvavānarān | sugrīvaṃ ca mahāvīryaṃ kākutsthaḥ sa vibhīṣaṇam ||

Translation

Seated in the aerial car, Kakutstha (Rāma), while honoring all the Vānaras, spoke to mighty Sugrīva and to Vibhīṣaṇa.

Context

After duly honouring all the Vanaras, to Vibheeshana and highly courageous Sugriva, Kakuthsa spoke as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Kākutstha)
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānaras
• Puṣpaka-vimāna

FAQs

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

Dharma is honoring allies through words and deeds; leadership includes public acknowledgment and courteous address.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma, now seated in Puṣpaka, addresses Sugrīva and Vibhīṣaṇa after honoring the Vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s gratitude and diplomatic clarity—he recognizes contributions and speaks directly to key partners.