Shloka 6.115.5

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

Devanagari script

राघवेणाभ्यनुज्ञातोमातलिश्शक्रसारथिः ।।।।दिव्यंतंरथमास्थायदिवमेवारूरोहसह ।

Transliteration

rāghaveṇābhyanujñāto mātaliḥ śakrasārathiḥ |

divyaṃ taṃ ratham āsthāya divam evāruroha saḥ ||6.115.5||

Translation

Permitted by Rāghava, Mātali—Indra’s charioteer—mounted that divine chariot and ascended back to heaven.

Context

Matali, charioteer of Indra too taking Raghava's permission went to heaven in that wonderful chariot.

Characters & Entities

• Rama (Raghava)
• Matali
• Indra (Shakra)
• heaven (divam)
• divine chariot

FAQs

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

Dharma as orderly completion of duty: divine allies assist, then withdraw appropriately; rightful missions have beginnings, ends, and respectful leave-taking.

What is the narrative situation?

Matali departs after his service, returning to Indra’s realm once Rama grants permission.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Matali’s dutiful service and Rama’s propriety in formally granting leave and concluding the episode with respect.