Shloka 6.50.56

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

Devanagari script

सखे राघव धर्मज्ञ रिपूणामपिवत्सल ।अभ्यनुज्ञातुमिच्छामिगमिष्यामियथामतम् ।।6.50.56।।

Transliteration

sakhe rāghava dharmajña ripūṇām api vatsala | abhyanujñātum icchāmi gamiṣyāmi yathāmatam ||6.50.56||

Translation

Friend Rāghava—knower of dharma, compassionate even toward foes—I wish to take your leave; I shall depart as is fitting.

Context

"My dear friend! I wish to take leave of you. Truly you are knower of what is right, and you are dear even to an enemy."

Characters & Entities

• Suparṇa (Garuḍa)
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• enemies (ripū)

FAQs

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

Dharma is defined as principled compassion: Rāma’s righteousness includes restraint and goodwill even toward enemies, without abandoning justice.

What is the narrative situation?

Suparṇa respectfully asks permission to depart after assisting and counseling Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Karunā (compassion) joined with dharma-jñāna (moral discernment).