Shloka 6.123.16

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

अकालेपुष्पशबलाःफलवन्तश्चपादपाः ।भविष्यन्तिमहेष्वास नद्यश्चसलिलायुताः ।।।।

Transliteration

akāle puṣpaśabalāḥ phalavantaś ca pādapāḥ | bhaviṣyanti maheṣvāsa nadyaś ca salilāyutāḥ ||

Translation

O great archer, trees shall bear blossoms and fruits even out of season, and rivers too shall be filled with water.

Context

The trees will be with blossoms and fruits even though it is unseasonal. The rivers will remain with waters.

Characters & Entities

• Rāma (Maheṣvāsa)
• trees
• rivers

FAQs

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

Righteous rule aims at abundance for all: dharma is portrayed as sustaining life through prosperity and stable natural resources.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra confirms environmental and material blessings for the Vānara regions as part of the boon.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Dāna/anugraha (benevolent giving): the boon expresses care for the allies’ long-term flourishing.