Shloka 6.125.2

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

Devanagari script

स तुबद्धाञ्जलि: प्रह्वोविनीतोराक्षसेश्वरः ।अब्रवीत्त्वरयोपेतःकिंकरोमीतिराघवम् ।।6.125.2।।

Transliteration

sa tu baddhāñjaliḥ prahvo vinīto rākṣaseśvaraḥ |

abravīt tvarayopetaḥ kiṃ karomīti rāghavam ||

Translation

Then the lord of the rākṣasas, humble and bowed, with palms joined in reverence, hastened forward and said to Rāghava: “What shall I do?”

Context

The Rakshasa king humbly offered salutation to Raghava with joined palms, quickly approached, and said, 'What is to be done'?

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Rākṣasas

FAQs

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

Dharma as rightful submission to righteous authority: Vibhīṣaṇa seeks instruction, placing duty above ego and acting in truthfulness (satya) and service.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa approaches Rāma respectfully and asks what action is required of him, signaling readiness to fulfill his role after the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s humility and obedience—he asks for guidance rather than asserting entitlement.