Ramayana — Yuddha Kanda, Sarga 56, Shloka 39
अकम्पनवधः — The Slaying of Akampana
Hanuman’s rout of the Rakshasa host
अपूजयन्देवगणास्तदाकपिंस्वयंचरामोऽतिबलश्चलक्ष्मणः ।तथैवसुग्रीवमुखाःप्लवङ्गमाविभीषणश्चैवमहाबलस्तथा ।।6.56.39।।
apūjayan deva-gaṇās tadā kapiṃ svayaṃ ca rāmo ’tibalaś ca lakṣmaṇaḥ |
tathaiva sugrīva-mukhāḥ plavaṅgamā vibhīṣaṇaś caiva mahā-balas tathā ||6.56.39||
Then the hosts of gods honoured that great monkey-hero; and Rāma himself, along with mighty Lakṣmaṇa, likewise Sugrīva and the Vānara leaders—and also the immensely powerful Vibhīṣaṇa—praised Hanumān.
Having observed that Vanaras are fallen under the sway of Akampana and under the sway of death, mighty Hanuman approached Akampana.
FAQs
Dharma honours truthfully earned merit: when leaders (Rāma, Sugrīva, Vibhīṣaṇa) openly praise virtue and service, they establish satya-based standards for the whole community.
After Hanumān’s decisive contribution, gods and leaders on the righteous side publicly honour him, closing the sarga with acclaim.
Sevā (selfless service) validated by satya (truthful recognition) from the highest authorities.