Shloka 6.123.12

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

महानयंवरस्तातयस्त्वयोक्तोरघूत्तम ।वदिर्मयानोक्तपूर्वं च तस्मादेतद्भविष्यति ।।।।

Transliteration

mahān ayaṃ varas tāta yas tvayokto raghūttama | vadir mayā noktapūrvaṃ ca tasmād etad bhaviṣyati ||

Translation

Dear one, O best of the Raghus—this boon you have asked is indeed great. Since it was not previously refused by me, therefore it shall come to pass.

Context

"Dear Rama! that which has been sought by you is great. Nothing has been revised by me in the past. Therefore, everything asked by you will be granted by this boon."

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Mahendra)
• Rāma (Raghūttama)

FAQs

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

Satya (truthfulness) and reliability: a divine king upholds his word and ensures a righteous request is fulfilled.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra confirms that Rāma’s requested boon will be granted.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Satya-vākya (truth in speech): Indra’s commitment to make his assurance real.