Shloka 6.115.23

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

Devanagari script

ततःशैलोपमंवीरंप्राञ्जलिंप्रणतंस्थितम् ।।।।उवाचेदंवचोरामोहनूमन्तंप्लवङ्गमम् ।

Transliteration

tataḥ śailopamaṃ vīraṃ prāñjaliṃ praṇataṃ sthitam |

uvācedaṃ vaco rāmo hanūmantaṃ plavaṅgamam ||6.115.23||

Translation

Then Rāma spoke to Hanūmān—the heroic vānara, mountain-like in stature—who stood before him with folded hands, bowed in reverence.

Context

Then Rama, seeing a heroic mountain like Hanuman, who stood there in supplicant mood greeting him with joined palms, spoke these words.

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Hanuman
• Vanaras (plavaṅgama)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown through proper reverence and disciplined service: Hanuman’s humility before Rama models ideal conduct for a devoted servant and warrior.

What is the narrative situation?

In the calm after victory, Hanuman stands respectfully before Rama, ready for instruction.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Hanuman’s vinaya (humility) and readiness to serve; Rama’s attentive leadership in assigning duty.