Shloka 6.115.20

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

Devanagari script

प्रकृतयस्सान्त्वयित्वा च ततोराममुपागमत् ।।6.115.19।।दध्यक्षतान्मोदकांश्चलाजास्सुमनसस्तथा ।आजह्रुरथसन्तुष्टाःपौरास्तस्मैनिशाचराः ।।6.115.20।।

Transliteration

dadhyakṣatān modakāṁś ca lājāḥ sumanasas tathā |

ājahrur atha santuṣṭāḥ paurās tasmai niśācarāḥ ||6.115.20||

Translation

Then the citizens, exceedingly pleased, brought curds, auspicious yellow rice (akṣata), sweet modakas, parched grain (lājā), and flowers, and offered them to him.

Context

Consoling the subjects of the kingdom with good words, Vibheeshana sought Rama's presence. The people were very happy and brought curds, yellow rice grains (rice mixed with turmeric), flowers and sweets and parched grain and offered.

Characters & Entities

• Lanka
• Vibhishana
• citizens (paurāḥ)
• rakshasas (niśācarāḥ)
• auspicious offerings (akṣatāḥ, flowers, sweets)

FAQs

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

Dharma here is expressed as honoring rightful leadership and restored order through auspicious, respectful offerings—social harmony is marked by gratitude and proper ritual conduct (maṅgala).

What is the narrative situation?

After Ravana’s fall and the restoration of lawful rule under Vibhishana aligned with Rama, the people rejoice and present traditional auspicious items as a public sign of acceptance and goodwill.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Collective civic virtue: the citizens’ gratitude and readiness to support dharmic governance, shown through maṅgala offerings and joyful cooperation.