Shloka 6.115.4

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

Devanagari script

राघवस्तुरथंदिव्यमिन्द्रदत्तंशिखिप्रभम् ।।।।अनुज्ञायमहाभागोर्मातलिंप्रत्यपूजयत् ।

Transliteration

rāghavas tu rathaṃ divyam indradattaṃ śikhiprabham |

anujñāya mahābhāgo mātaliṃ pratyapūjayat ||6.115.4||

Translation

Rāghava, the noble one, bade farewell to Mātali and duly returned the wondrous, divine chariot—Indra’s gift—gleaming like fire.

Context

Bidding farewell to Matali joyously, honourable Raghava returned the aerial chariot bestowed to him by Indra.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Matali
• Indra
• divine chariot

FAQs

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

Dharma as gratitude and non-appropriation: Rama honors divine assistance without possessiveness, returning what was lent and showing respect to the giver’s envoy.

What is the narrative situation?

After the war, Rama takes leave of Matali and returns Indra’s celestial chariot.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s integrity and humility—he treats power and gifts as responsibilities, not personal acquisitions.