Shloka 6.125.25

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

Devanagari script

तेष्वारूढेषुसर्वेषुकौबेरंपरमासनम् ।।6.125.25।।राघवणाभ्यनुज्ञातमुत्पपातविहायसम् ।

Transliteration

tam abravīn mahātejā lakṣmaṇasyopaśṛṇvataḥ |

vimṛśya rāghavo vākyam idaṃ sneha-puraskṛtam ||6.125.3||

Translation

After due reflection, the greatly radiant Rāghava spoke these words, prefaced by affection, while Lakṣmaṇa listened attentively.

Context

All the Vanaras and others having got into Kubera's Pushpaka with Rama's permission, it flew into the sky.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Deliberation guided by affection and propriety: righteous leadership speaks after reflection and with goodwill, not impulsively.

What is the narrative situation?

After the war’s conclusion, Rāma begins a counsel to Vibhīṣaṇa; Lakṣmaṇa stands by and listens.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s measured speech (viveka) and benevolence (sneha), showing disciplined, ethical leadership.