Shloka 6.126.23

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

Devanagari script

अथदृष्टवापुरींसीताकिष्किन्धांवालिपालिताम् ।।।।अब्रवीत्पश्रितंवाक्यंरामंप्रणतसाध्वसा ।

Transliteration

sugrīvapriyabhāryābhis tārāpramukhato nṛpa | anyeṣāṃ vānarendrāṇāṃ strībhiḥ parivṛtā hy aham | gantum icche sahāyodhyāṃ rājadhānīṃ tvayā saha ||

Translation

O King, I wish to go with you to Ayodhyā, the royal capital—accompanied by Tārā and the other dear wives of Sugrīva, and surrounded by the women of the other Vānara lords.

Context

Sita, seeing the beautiful Kishkinda city ruled by Vali, gazing at Rama timidly and through love spoke to him.

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Rāma
• Ayodhyā
• Sugrīva
• Tārā
• Vānara chiefs
• Women of the Vā_toggle: Vānara leaders

FAQs

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

Social dharma and gratitude toward allies: Sītā’s wish includes the Vānara families, reflecting the ethic that victory and homecoming should honor those who upheld righteousness and aided the just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā makes a request to Rāma during the journey: she wants the allied women—especially Tārā and Sugrīva’s household—to accompany them to Ayodhyā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s inclusiveness and appreciation—she recognizes the wider community impacted by the war and values their place in the return.