Shloka 4.26.3

महाभिषेकः — Sugriva’s Coronation and Angada’s Installation

Devanagari script

ततः काञ्चनशैलाभ स्तरुणार्कनिभाननः।अब्रवीत्प्राञ्जलिर्वाक्यं हनूमान्मारुतात्मजः।।

Transliteration

tataḥ kuśaparistīrṇaṃ samiddhaṃ jātavedasam |

mantrapūtena haviṣā hutvā mantravido janāḥ॥

Translation

Then the ritual experts, having spread kuśa grass and kindled the sacred fire, Jātavedas, offered oblations of havis sanctified by mantras.

Context

Hanuman, son of the Wind-god, glowing like a golden mountain, whose face resembled the rising Sun addressed Rama with folded hands:

Characters & Entities

• kuśa grass
• Agni (Jātavedas)
• havis (oblations)

FAQs

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

Dharma is maintained through correct performance of sacred duties: mantra-guided offerings symbolize sincerity, truthfulness of intent (satya-bhāva), and adherence to established sacred order.

What is the narrative situation?

The priests commence the fire-ritual portion of Sugrīva’s consecration, preparing the altar with kuśa and offering sanctified oblations.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Reverence and precision in sacred action: competence in mantra and ritual procedure.