Shloka 6.111.31

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

ततःसकामंसुग्रीवमङ्गदं च विभीषणम् ।चकारराघवःप्रीतोहत्वाराक्षसपुङ्गवम् ।।।।

Transliteration

tataḥ sakāmaṃ sugrīvam aṅgadaṃ ca vibhīṣaṇam |

cakāra rāghavaḥ prīto hatvā rākṣasa-puṅgavam ||

Translation

Then Rāghava, pleased at having slain the foremost of the Rākṣasas, fulfilled the desires of Sugrīva, Aṅgada, and Vibhīṣaṇa, and made them glad.

Context

The foremost of the Rakshasas killed, Raghava was pleased and having fulfilled the desire of Sugriva, Angada, Vibheeshana, he made them happy.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Rākṣasa-puṅgava (Rāvaṇa implied)
• Sugrīva
• Aṅgada
• Vibhīṣaṇa

FAQs

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

Dharma includes honoring alliances and obligations: a righteous leader repays support, fulfills promises, and ensures the well-being of those who stood for a just cause.

What is the narrative situation?

After Rāvaṇa’s death, Rāma’s victory immediately translates into reassurance and fulfillment for his key allies—Sugrīva’s mission, Aṅgada’s role, and Vibhīṣaṇa’s rightful cause.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s reliability and gratitude—he is not only victorious but also attentive to the rightful expectations of friends and allies.