Shloka 6.125.21

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्सधर्मात्मावानरैस्सविभीषणैः ।।6.125.21।।अब्रवीद्वानरान्रामस्ससुग्रीवविभीषणान् ।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ sa dharmātmā vānaraiḥ sa vibhīṣaṇaiḥ |

abravīd vānarān rāmaḥ sa sugrīvavibhīṣaṇān ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the vānaras and by Vibhīṣaṇa, righteous-souled Rāma replied—to the vānaras, and to Sugrīva and Vibhīṣaṇa.

Context

Vibheeshana and Vanaras had spoken in that way, Rama replied to Sugriva, Vibheeshana and Vanaras as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vānaras
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma as responsive leadership: a righteous leader listens to companions and answers in a way that sustains harmony and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After the allies speak, the narration transitions to Rāma’s response directed to Sugrīva, Vibhīṣaṇa, and the vānaras.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s dharmic disposition (dharmātmā)—he responds thoughtfully and inclusively to all parties.