Shloka 6.123.19

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

गच्छायोध्यामितोराजन्विसर्जय च वानरान् ।।।।मैथिलींसान्त्वयस्वैनामनुरक्तांयशस्विनीम् ।

Transliteration

gacchāyodhyām ito rājan visarjaya ca vānarān | maithilīṃ sāntvayasvainām anuraktāṃ yaśasvinīm ||

Translation

Go from here to Ayodhyā, O King, and dismiss the Vānaras. And comfort Maithilī—illustrious and devoted to you—reassuring her heart.

Context

"King, return from here to Ayodhya leaving the monkeys. Reassure Mythili, who is very dear to you and an illustrious one."

Characters & Entities

• Rāma
• Ayodhyā
• Vānaras
• Maithilī (Sītā)

FAQs

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

Maryādā (right conduct) after victory: conclude duties properly—honor allies, return to rightful rule, and offer compassionate reassurance to Sītā.

What is the narrative situation?

The gods advise Rāma on the immediate post-war steps: return to Ayodhyā, release the allied forces, and console Sītā.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Responsible kingship and empathy: a dharmic ruler completes obligations and heals emotional wounds, not only military ones.