Shloka 6.125.23

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

Devanagari script

क्षिप्रम् सुग्रीवविमानंवानरैस्सह ।।6.125.23।।त्वमप्यारोहसामात्योराक्षसेन्द्रविभीषण ।

Transliteration

kṣipraṃ sugrīvavimānaṃ vānaraiḥ saha |

tvam apy āroha sāmātyo rākṣasendra vibhīṣaṇa ||

Translation

Sugrīva, together with the vānaras, quickly mount the aerial car. You too, O Vibhīṣaṇa—lord of the rākṣasas—ascend with your ministers.

Context

Sugriva and the Vanaras, quickly ascended the aerial car. Vibheeshana, the king of Rakshasas and ministers all of them ascended.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Vānaras
• Ministers (amātya)
• Vimāna (Pushpaka implied by next verse)

FAQs

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

Dharma in action through orderly leadership: Rāma coordinates allies responsibly, ensuring collective movement and inclusion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma directs Sugrīva, the vānaras, and Vibhīṣaṇa with his ministers to board the aerial car for the journey.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Decisiveness and care—Rāma gives clear, practical instructions while honoring each leader’s status.