Shloka 6.115.18

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

Devanagari script

राघवःपरमांप्रीतिंजगामसहलक्ष्मणः ।।।।स तद्राज्यंमहत्प्राप्यरामदत्तंविभीषणः ।

Transliteration

prakṛtīḥ sāntvayitvā ca tato rāmam upāgamat |

dadhyakṣatān modakāṃś ca lājāḥ sumanasas tathā | ājahruḥ atha santuṣṭāḥ paurās tasmai niśācarāḥ ||

Translation

After consoling the subjects, he then approached Rāma. Pleased, the citizens—those night-ranging folk—brought offerings for him: curds, turmeric-tinted rice, modaka sweets, parched grain, and flowers.

Context

Vibheeshana felt extreme felicity for attaining the kingdom given by great Rama with Lakshmana.

Characters & Entities

• Vibhīṣaṇa (implied as the actor approaching Rāma)
• Rāma
• subjects/citizens (prakṛti, paurāḥ)
• Rakṣasas (niśācarāḥ)
• offerings: curds (dadhi), akṣata, modaka, lājā, flowers (sumanas)

FAQs

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

Dharma of rulership begins with compassion toward subjects: Vibhīṣaṇa first reassures the people, then honors Rāma, showing governance rooted in welfare and gratitude.

What is the narrative situation?

Following the coronation, Vibhīṣaṇa pacifies the populace and comes to Rāma; citizens bring auspicious food and floral offerings in celebration.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Vibhīṣaṇa’s considerate leadership and the people’s willingness to support a dharmic order through respectful offerings.