Shloka 6.50.55

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्त्वातदारामंसुपर्णस्सुमहाबलः ।परिष्वज्यचसुहृत्स्निग्धमाप्रष्टुमुपचक्रमे ।।6.50.55।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā tadā rāmaṃ suparṇaḥ sumahābalaḥ | pariṣvajya ca suhṛt-snigdham āpraṣṭum upacakrame ||6.50.55||

Translation

Having spoken thus, mighty Suparṇa embraced Rāma with a friend’s deep affection and then prepared to take his leave.

Context

Having said so, Suparna endowed with mighty strength embraced Rama most affectionately and took leave of him.

Characters & Entities

• Suparṇa (Garuḍa)
• Rāma

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as loyal support and compassionate solidarity—strength is used to protect and restore the righteous, not for self-display.

What is the narrative situation?

Suparṇa, having advised and aided Rāma, expresses affection through an embrace and begins the formal act of departure.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Suhṛdbhāva (true-hearted friendship) and benevolent strength.