Shloka 6.50.7

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

Devanagari script

एतस्मिन्नन्तरेवीरोगदापाणिर्विभीषणः ।सुग्रीवंवर्धयामासराघवंचनिरैक्षत ।।6.50.7।।

Transliteration

etasminn antare vīro gadāpāṇir vibhīṣaṇaḥ | sugrīvaṃ vardhayāmāsa rāghavaṃ ca niraikṣata ||6.50.7||

Translation

Meanwhile, the heroic Vibhīṣaṇa, mace in hand, heartened Sugrīva with encouraging words and then turned his gaze toward Rāghava (Rāma).

Context

In the meantime, heroic Vibheeshana holding mace came to Sugriva and Rama and cheered with victory.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Sugrīva
• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Mace (gadā)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as choosing righteous allegiance: Vibhīṣaṇa supports Rāma’s cause and strengthens the coalition through truthful commitment.

What is the narrative situation?

Vibhīṣaṇa arrives among Rāma’s allies and offers encouragement, aligning himself with their war-effort.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Loyalty to righteousness (dharmaniṣṭhā) and moral courage—standing with truth even against one’s former kin.