Shloka 6.115.11

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

Devanagari script

एवमुक्तस्तुसौमित्रीराघवेणमहात्मना ।।।।तथेत्युक्त्वासुसम्हृष्टःसौवर्णंघटमाददे ।

Transliteration

evam uktaḥ tu saumitriḥ rāghaveṇa mahātmanā | tatheti uktvā susaṃhṛṣṭaḥ sauvarṇaṃ ghaṭam ādade ||

Translation

Thus addressed by the great-souled Rāghava, Saumitri, delighted, replied, “So be it,” and took up a golden vessel.

Context

Great self-Raghava having spoken like that, Saumithri, very happily arranged to get a golden vessel.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitri)
• golden vessel (sauvarṇa ghaṭa)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is prompt obedience to righteous command: Lakṣmaṇa responds joyfully to Rāma’s directive, showing disciplined service in a just political transition.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma has ordered preparations for Vibhīṣaṇa’s consecration; Lakṣmaṇa accepts the instruction and takes a golden vessel needed for the rite.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s loyalty and readiness to serve—carrying out Rāma’s will without hesitation.