Shloka 6.50.22

सुपर्णागमनम् (Garuda’s Arrival and the Release from the Serpent-Arrow Bond)

Devanagari script

नरुजापीडितावेतावुभौराघवलक्ष्मणौ ।त्यक्त्वामोहंवधिष्येतेसगणंरावणंरणे ।।6.50.22।।

Transliteration

rājyaṃ prāpsyasi dharmajña laṅkāyāṃ nātra saṃśayaḥ |

rāvaṇaḥ sahaputreṇa svakāmaṃ neha lapsyate || 6.50.21 ||

Translation

“O knower of dharma, you will surely obtain the kingship in Laṅkā—there is no doubt of it. Rāvaṇa, together with his sons, will not gain what he seeks here.”

Context

"Both these heroes Raghava and Lakshmana wounded and pained having shaken off from their unconscious state will kill Ravana and his army in war."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā
• Rāvaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma affirms rightful order: legitimate rule and moral alliance will prevail, while unjust desire (adharma) ultimately fails.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva reassures Vibhīṣaṇa, who fears defeat, that Vibhīṣaṇa will still gain Laṅkā and Rāvaṇa will not succeed.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s steadfast confidence and supportive truth-speaking that restores morale.