Shloka 6.125.27

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

Devanagari script

सहामीभिस्त्वया लङ्का निर्जिता राक्षसेश्वर ।

हृष्टैः प्राणभयं त्यक्त्वा सङ्ग्रामेष्वनिवर्तिभिः ॥6.125.5॥

Transliteration

sahāmībhiḥ tvayā laṅkā nirjitā rākṣaseśvara |

hṛṣṭaiḥ prāṇa-bhayaṃ tyaktvā saṅgrāmeṣv anivartibhiḥ ||6.125.5||

Translation

“O lord of the rākṣasas, with these heroes—joyful, casting aside fear for their very lives, and never turning back in battle—Laṅkā was conquered by you.”

Context

The Vanaras, Bears and the mighty Rakshasas also were happily and comfortably seated at good distance in the wonderful aerial car.।। itayāraṣēvālamīkīyēśarīmadarāmāyaṇēādikāvayēyudadhakāṇaḍēpañacaviṅśatayutataraśatatamasasaragaḥ ।।This is the end of one hundred and twenty fifth sarga of Yuddha Kanda of the first epic the holy Ramayana composed by sageValmiki.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rākṣasas
• Allied heroes (Vānara forces implied)

FAQs

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

Righteous victory is communal and must acknowledge sacrifice; dharma requires honoring those who risked life for the common good.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma reminds Vibhīṣaṇa that his kingship and conquest were secured with the unwavering courage of the allies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Recognition of others’ courage and service—ethical leadership avoids self-credit and publicly affirms contributors.