Shloka 6.126.25

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

Devanagari script

सुग्रीवप्रियभार्याभिस्ताराप्रमुखतोनृप ।।6.126.24।।अन्येषांवानरेन्द्राणांस्त्रीभिःपरिवृताह्यहम् ।गन्तुमिच्छेसहायोध्यांराजधानींत्वयासह ।।6.126.25।।

Transliteration

brūhi vānarśārdūla sarvān vānarapuṅgavān | strībhiḥ parivṛtāḥ sarve hy ayodhyāṃ yāntu sītayā ||

Translation

“O tiger among the Vānaras, tell all the foremost Vānaras: let them all, accompanied by their women, go to Ayodhyā with Sītā.”

Context

"O King! I wish to go to the capital city Ayodhya with you, Tara and other consorts of Sugriva, and other women, surrounded by Vanara chiefs."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sugrīva
• Sītā
• Ayodhyā
• Vānara chiefs
• Vānara women

FAQs

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

Honor and inclusion of allies: Rāma ensures the Vānara leaders and their families are formally included in the return to Ayodhyā, reflecting dharma as gratitude, public recognition, and just fellowship.

What is the narrative situation?

After halting near Kiṣkindhā, Rāma issues a direct instruction to Sugrīva to gather the Vānara chiefs with their women and proceed to Ayodhyā with Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s statesmanship—he organizes the post-war transition with respect for supporters and social order.