Shloka 6.126.16

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

Devanagari script

एषसेतुर्मयाबद्धस्सागरेसलिलार्णवे ।।।।तवहेतोर्विशालाक्षिनलसेतुःसुदुष्करः ।

Transliteration

eṣa setur mayā baddhaḥ sāgare salilārṇave | tava hetor viśālākṣi nalasetuḥ suduṣkaraḥ ||

Translation

O large-eyed one, here is the bridge I had bound across the ocean, the salt-water flood—Nala’s bridge, a deed most difficult—built for your sake.

Context

"Broad eyed lady! Here is the bridge built on the salty ocean by Nala, which was difficult to construct."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Nala
• Setu (Rāmasetu/Nalasetu)
• Ocean (sāgara)

FAQs

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

Dharma as selfless duty: immense communal labor is undertaken for a righteous end (rescuing Sītā), without personal gain.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma points out the sea-bridge (Nala’s bridge) used to reach Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Gratitude and recognition—Rāma honors Nala’s contribution, highlighting ethical leadership.