Shloka 6.126.1

पुष्पकविमानयात्रा—सेतुबन्धादि-दर्शनम् (Pushpaka Aerial Journey and Survey of Sacred Landmarks)

Devanagari script

अनुज्ञातंतुरामेणतद्विमानमनुत्तमम् ।हंसयुक्तंमहानादमुत्पपातविहायसम् ।।।।

Transliteration

anujñātaṃ tu rāmeṇa tad vimānam anuttamam | haṃsayuktaṃ mahānādam utpapāta vihāyasam ||

Translation

With Rāma’s permission, that unsurpassed aerial car—yoked with swans and resounding loudly—rose up into the sky.

Context

Swan shaped Pushpak, unsurpassed in appearance like swan, making great sound started to fly with the permission of Rama.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Vimāna (Puṣpaka implied)
• Sky (vihāyas)

FAQs

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

Dharma is reflected in maryādā (propriety): even after victory, action proceeds by rightful permission and orderly conduct, not impulsive force.

What is the narrative situation?

After the war, the Puṣpaka-vimāna is readied; with Rāma’s assent it ascends, beginning the aerial movement in which Sītā is shown significant places.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s disciplined kingship—measured authority and adherence to proper procedure.