Shloka 6.50.25

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

Devanagari script

अहंतुरावणंहत्वासपुत्रंसहबान्धवम् ।मैथिलीमानयिष्यामिशक्रोनष्टामिवश्रियम् ।।6.50.25।।

Transliteration

saha śūrair harigaṇair labdhasaṃjñāv arindamau |

gaccha tvaṃ bhrātaraṃ gṛhya kiṣkindhāṃ rāmalakṣmaṇau || 6.50.24 ||

Translation

When those two tamers of foes regain awareness, take the brothers Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa, together with the heroic hosts of vānaras, and go to Kiṣkindhā.

Context

"On killing Ravana and his sons along with his kin, I will on my part also bring Mythili just as Indra recovered his prosperity."

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Suṣeṇa
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Kiṣkindhā
• Vānara-sena (monkey army)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes protecting the righteous leaders and ensuring their recovery, even if that requires withdrawal and regrouping.

What is the narrative situation?

Sugrīva proposes moving Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa to Kiṣkindhā once they revive, indicating a protective contingency plan.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sugrīva’s responsibility and strategic care for the welfare of allies.