Shloka 6.115.8

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

Devanagari script

अथोवाच स काकुत्स्थस्समीपपरिवर्तिनम् ।।।।सौमित्रिंसत्त्वसम्पन्नंलक्ष्मणंशुभलक्षणम् ।

Transliteration

athovāca sa kākutsthaḥ samīpa-parivartinam | saumitriṁ sattva-sampannaṁ lakṣmaṇaṁ śubha-lakṣaṇam || 6.115.8 ||

Translation

Then the scion of Kakutstha spoke to Lakṣmaṇa—Saumitrī—who stood close by, endowed with steadfast courage and marked by auspicious qualities.

Context

And then, Kakuthsa spoke to Saumithri, of auspicious nature and endowed richly with prowess, who stood close by.

Characters & Entities

• Kākutstha (Rāma)
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)

FAQs

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

Dharma of rightful delegation: a righteous leader relies on a capable, virtuous deputy to carry out just governance.

What is the narrative situation?

Rama turns to Lakṣmaṇa, who is standing close, preparing to issue an important post-war command regarding Lanka.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Lakṣmaṇa’s sattva (steadfast valor and moral strength) and readiness for duty.