Shloka 6.125.22

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

Devanagari script

प्रिययतरंलब्दंयदहंससुहृज्जनः ।।6.125.22।।सर्वैर्भवद्भिःसहितःप्रीतिंलप्स्येपुरींगतः ।

Transliteration

priyayataraṃ labdhaṃ yad ahaṃ sasu-hṛj-janaḥ |

sarvair bhavadbhiḥ sahitaḥ prītiṃ lapsye purīṃ gataḥ ||

Translation

It is a greater joy gained that I—together with my dear companions—shall go to the city with all of you and there attain gladness.

Context

"If I with my dear and near and together with you go to Ayodhya, that will give more happiness with Sita coming and with all of you."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ayodhyā (purī, implied)
• Sugrīva (implied by context)
• Vibhīṣaṇa (implied by context)
• Suhṛt-jana (friends/allies)

FAQs

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

Dharma as gratitude and honoring relationships: Rāma recognizes that shared righteousness and loyal companionship are themselves a supreme gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma responds to the allies’ wish to accompany him, stating that going to Ayodhyā together will be a deeper happiness.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratefulness and warmth—Rāma values his companions and frames success as communal, not solitary.