Shloka 6.115.15

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

Devanagari script

ततःस्त्वेकंघटंगृह्यसम्स्थाप्यपरमासने ।।6.115.14।।घटेनतेनसौमित्रिरभ्यषिञ्चद्विभीषणम् ।लङ्कायांरक्षसांमध्येराजानंरामशासनात् ।।6.115.15।।विधिनामन्त्रदृष्टेनसुहृद्गणसमावृतः ।

Transliteration

abhyaṣiñcaṃs tadā sarve rākṣasā vānarās tathā | praharṣam atulaṃ gatvā tuṣṭuvū rāmam eva ha ||

Translation

Then all—Rakṣasas and Vānaras alike—filled with incomparable joy, praised Rāma alone.

Context

Vibheeshana was made to sit on an excellent seat, surrounded by hosts of friends and dear ones. Thereafter, in the midst of Rakshasas chanting sacred verses in accordance with scriptures, Saumithri took a vessel of water and duly consecrated Vibhishana with the water in the vessel as commanded by Rama, in Lanka.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Rakṣasas
• Vanaras

FAQs

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

Dharma culminates in harmony under rightful leadership: former divisions yield to recognition of just authority and truth-aligned kingship.

What is the narrative situation?

After the consecration, both allied Vanaras and the Rakṣasas of Laṅkā express shared joy and acclaim Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s unifying moral authority—praised because it restores order rather than perpetuating vengeance.