Shloka 6.125.7

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

Devanagari script

एवंसम्मानिताश्चेतेमानार्हमानदात्वया ।भविष्यन्तिकृतज्ञेननिर्वृताहरियूथपाः ।।6.125.7।।

Transliteration

teṣv ārūḍheṣu sarveṣu kauberaṃ paramāsanam |

rāghaveṇābhyanujñātam utpapāta vihāyasam ||6.125.25||

Translation

When all had boarded Kubera’s supreme seat—the Puṣpaka—upon Rāghava’s permission it rose up and leapt into the sky.

Context

"These helpless monkey troops will be content with gratitude when rewarded, O respectable Vibheeshana."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Kubera
• Puṣpaka (Kubera’s vimāna)
• Vānara allies (implied by ‘all’)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (propriety) through consent and order: even in triumph, action proceeds with the rightful leader’s permission.

What is the narrative situation?

After everyone boards Puṣpaka, the divine aerial car takes flight with Rāma’s approval.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined leadership—events proceed under clear authorization, reflecting orderly conduct after victory.