Shloka 6.126.9

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

Devanagari script

अङ्गदेनात्रनिहतोविकटोनामराक्षसः ।विरूपाक्षश्चदुर्धर्षोमहापार्श्वमहोदरौ ।।6.126.8।।अकम्पनश्चनिहतोबलिनोऽऽन्ये च राक्षसाः ।त्रिशिराश्चातिकायश्चदेवान्तकनरान्तकौ ।।6.126.9।।

Transliteration

pūrṇe caturdaśe varṣe pañcamyāṃ lakṣmaṇāgrajaḥ | bharadvājāśramaṃ prāpya vavande niyato munim ||

Translation

When the fourteen years were completed, on the fifth lunar day, Rāma—elder brother of Lakṣmaṇa—reached Bharadvāja’s hermitage and, with disciplined reverence, bowed to the sage.

Context

"There is the Rakshasa by name Vikata killed by Angada, and Virupaksha (killed by Sugriva), Mahaparsva (killed by Rshaba), Mahodara (killed by Neela), Akampana and other Rakshasas, like Trisira killed by the mighty Hanuman and Atikaya by Lakshmana and Devanthaka (by Hanuman), and Naranthaka (by Angada)."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Bharadvāja
• Bharadvāja-āśrama

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring spiritual authority: even a victorious king remains disciplined and reverent before sages.

What is the narrative situation?

After completing the exile term, Rāma arrives at Bharadvāja’s hermitage and pays respects.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Niyama (self-restraint) and humility in Rāma’s conduct.