Shloka 6.115.10

विभीषणाभिषेकः (Vibhīṣaṇa’s Consecration) and Hanumān’s Commission to Sītā

Devanagari script

एषमेपरमःकामोयदिमंरावणानुजम् ।।।।लङ्कायांसौम्य पश्येमभिषिक्तंविभीषणम् ।

Transliteration

eṣa me paramaḥ kāmo yad imaṃ rāvaṇānujam |

laṅkāyāṃ saumya paśyema abhiṣiktaṃ vibhīṣaṇam ||

Translation

“O gentle one, this is my highest wish: that in Laṅkā we may behold Vibhīṣaṇa—Rāvaṇa’s younger brother—consecrated by royal anointing.”

Context

"O gentle Lakshmana! I desire to see this Vibheeshana, Ravana's brother, consecrated at Lanka"

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Rāvaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Rāja-dharma: after the fall of a tyrant, dharma requires establishing rightful governance. Consecrating Vibhīṣaṇa symbolizes political and moral restoration in Laṅkā.

What is the narrative situation?

With Rāvaṇa slain, Rāma expresses his intention to see Vibhīṣaṇa installed as king in Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s commitment to orderly, dharmic succession—he does not leave a power vacuum but seeks legitimate consecration.