Shloka 6.115.9

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

Devanagari script

भीषणमिमंसौम्य लङ्कायामभिषेचय ।।।।अनुरक्तं च भक्तं च तथापूर्वोपकारिणम् ।

Transliteration

bhīṣaṇam imaṁ saumya laṅkāyām abhiṣecaya | anuraktaṁ ca bhaktaṁ ca tathā pūrvopakāriṇam || 6.115.9 ||

Translation

Gentle Lakṣmaṇa, consecrate Vibhīṣaṇa in Laṅkā; he is devoted, steadfastly loyal, and one who has rendered help before.

Context

"Gentle Lakshmana! Vibheeshana is friendly to me and devoted. He has done me good work in the past. Consecrate him in Lanka."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa
• Vibhīṣaṇa
• Laṅkā

FAQs

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

Rājadharma: installing a righteous ruler and honoring loyalty and prior service; power is entrusted based on merit and devotion to dharma.

What is the narrative situation?

After Ravana’s fall, Rama instructs Lakṣmaṇa to perform Vibhīṣaṇa’s consecration as ruler of Laṅkā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rama’s fairness and discernment in governance—he rewards steadfast loyalty and righteous alignment.