Shloka 6.50.44

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

Devanagari script

कोभवान्रूपसम्पन्नोदिव्यस्रगनुलेपनः ।वसानोविरजेवस्त्रदिव्याभरणभूषितः ।।6.50.44।।

Transliteration

ko bhavān rūpasampanno divyasraganulepanaḥ |

vasāno viraje vastra divyābharaṇabhūṣitaḥ ||6.50.44||

Translation

Who are you—so fair in form, adorned with celestial garlands and unguents, clad in spotless garments and ornamented with divine jewels?

Context

"Who are you, richly endowed with charming appearance, smeared with unguents adored in dust free garments, wearing beautiful ornaments?"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Garuḍa

FAQs

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

Satya through sincere inquiry: dharma encourages respectful questioning to understand the identity and intent of one who intervenes, especially in critical moments.

What is the narrative situation?

After expressing gratitude, Rāma respectfully asks the radiant rescuer to reveal his identity.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Discernment joined with humility—Rāma seeks truthful knowledge without suspicion or arrogance.