Shloka 6.111.33

रावणवधः — The Slaying of Ravana (Brahmāstra Discharge)

Devanagari script

ततस्तुसुग्रीवविभीषणाङ्गदाःसुहृद्विशिष्टास्सहलक्ष्मणास्तदा ।समेत्यहृष्टाविजयेनराघवंरणेऽभिरामंविधिनाभ्यपूजयन् ।।।।

Transliteration

tatas tu sugrīva-vibhīṣaṇāṅgadāḥ suhṛd-viśiṣṭāḥ saha-lakṣmaṇās tadā |

sametya hṛṣṭā vijayena rāghavaṃ raṇe 'bhirāmaṃ vidhinābhyapūjayan ||

Translation

Then Sugrīva, Vibhīṣaṇa, and Aṅgada—together with Lakṣmaṇa and other eminent friends—came together, rejoicing in the victory, and honored Rāghava, charming in battle, according to due rite.

Context

Then all of them (hosts of gods) coming together, accompanied by Lakshmana, Sugriva, Vibheeshana, and Angada along with other friends, happy about the victory in the battle offered prayers to charming Sri Rama in accordance with tradition.

Characters & Entities

• Sugrīva
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Aṅgada
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Rāghava (Rāma)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes maryādā (proper conduct): gratitude and reverence must be expressed in a disciplined, lawful manner (vidhi), not merely as emotion.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma’s allies gather after the decisive victory and formally honor him, marking the transition from battle to restoration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Communal loyalty and reverence toward righteous leadership—friends uphold dharma by honoring the one who bore its burden.