Shloka 6.115.17

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

Devanagari script

तस्यामात्याजहृषिरेभक्तायेचास्यराक्षसाः ।।।।दृष्टवाभिषिक्तंलङ्कायांराक्षसेन्द्रंविभीषणम् ।

Transliteration

rāghavaḥ paramāṃ prītiṃ jagāma saha-lakṣmaṇaḥ | sa tad rājyaṃ mahat prāpya rāma-dattaṃ vibhīṣaṇaḥ ||

Translation

Rāghava, with Lakṣmaṇa, felt the highest satisfaction; and Vibhīṣaṇa, receiving that great kingdom bestowed by Rāma, attained his rightful station.

Context

Seeing Vibheeshana consecrated and becoming a king of Lanka, all his ministers and devotees felt rejoiced.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Rāghava)
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• kingdom of Laṅkā (implied)

FAQs

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

Dharma rewards integrity and rightful alignment: Vibhīṣaṇa’s adherence to truth and righteousness culminates in legitimate rule, while Rāma rejoices in establishing just order.

What is the narrative situation?

After the consecration, Rāma is pleased, and Vibhīṣaṇa formally receives the great kingdom granted by Rāma.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s fairness in granting authority to the deserving, and Vibhīṣaṇa’s worthiness rooted in satya and dharma.