Shloka 6.115.24

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

Devanagari script

अनुज्ञाप्यमहाराजमिमंसौम्य विभीषणम् ।।।।प्रविश्यनगरींलङ्कांकौशलंब्रूहिमैथिलीम् ।

Transliteration

anujñāpya mahārājam imaṃ saumya vibhīṣaṇam |

praviśya nagarīṃ laṅkāṃ kauśalaṃ brūhi maithilīm ||6.115.24||

Translation

“O gentle one, having obtained permission from this great king Vibhīṣaṇa, enter the city of Laṅkā and enquire after Maithilī’s welfare.”

Context

"O Gentle Hanuman! Taking the permission of the great king Vibheeshana, entering the city of Lanka, enquire the wellbeing of Mythili."

Characters & Entities

• Rama
• Hanuman
• Vibhishana
• Lanka
• Sita (Maithili)

FAQs

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

Dharma includes respecting rightful authority and protocol: Rama instructs Hanuman to seek Vibhishana’s permission before entering Lanka, honoring the new dharmic sovereignty.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama sends Hanuman into Lanka to check on Sita’s well-being after the war.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s maryādā (propriety) and consideration; Hanuman’s obedient service in carrying out a sensitive mission.