Shloka 6.126.41

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

Devanagari script

अस्यास्तीरेमयादृष्टाशबरीधर्मचारिणी ।।।।अत्रयोजनबाहुश्चकबन्धोनिहतोमया ।

Transliteration

asyās tīre mayā dṛṣṭā śabarī dharmacāriṇī | atra yojanabāhuś ca kabandho nihato mayā ||

Translation

On its bank I met Śabarī, devoted to righteousness; and here too I slew Kabandha, whose arms stretched a yojana in length.

Context

"On its bank (Pampa) I saw Sabari, who was following the righteous path. Kabhanda, of eight miles long arms, was killed by me."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Sītā
• Śabarī
• Kabandha
• Pampā (implied by “its bank”)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown in honoring the righteous (Śabarī) and removing threats (Kabandha): protection and respect for virtue are complementary duties.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma recalls meeting the devout Śabarī on the bank near Pampā and also recalls killing Kabandha in that region.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence for the dharmic and courage against the harmful—Rāma balances humility with strength.