Shloka 6.123.11

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

श्रुत्वातुवचनंतस्यराघवस्यमहात्मनः ।महेन्द्रःप्रत्युवाचेदंवचनंप्रीतिसंयुतम् ।।।।

Transliteration

śrutvā tu vacanaṃ tasya rāghavasya mahātmanaḥ | mahendraḥ pratyuvācedaṃ vacanaṃ prītisaṃyutam ||

Translation

Hearing the words of the great-souled Rāghava, Mahendra replied in turn, with heartfelt delight.

Context

Hearing high souled Raghava's words, Mahendra in turn replied as follows.

Characters & Entities

• Rāghava (Rāma)
• Mahendra (Indra)

FAQs

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

Dharma is affirmed by higher powers: Indra’s pleased response signals that righteous intent—seeking others’ welfare—is worthy of support.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra responds after hearing Rāma’s request for boons benefiting the Vānara allies.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prīti and anugraha (benevolent grace): Indra responds with goodwill toward Rāma’s dharmic request.