Shloka 6.128.1

अयोध्याप्रत्यागमन-सन्देशः (Hanuman Sent Ahead to Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

अयोध्यांतुसमालोक्यचिन्तयामासराघवः ।प्रियकामःप्रियंरामस्ततस्त्वरितविक्रमः ।।।।

Transliteration

ayodhyāṃ tu samālokya cintayāmāsa rāghavaḥ | priyakāmaḥ priyaṃ rāmas tatas tvaritavikramaḥ ||

Translation

Gazing upon Ayodhya, Raghava—Rama, swift in decisive action and intent upon what was dear—began to reflect (from the aerial car).

Context

There upon Raghava who was quick in exhibiting his prowess started thinking with his friends looking at Ayodhya (from Pushpaka).

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rāghava
• Ayodhyā

FAQs

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

Dharma here is thoughtful restraint before action: even after victory, Rāma reflects carefully as he approaches rightful rule and reunion, showing that power must be guided by deliberation and duty.

What is the narrative situation?

After the war and preparations for return, Rāma beholds Ayodhyā (traditionally from the Puṣpaka) and begins to consider the next steps—especially how Bharata will receive him.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s composed leadership: swift capability (tvarita-vikrama) combined with reflective judgment (cintā).