Shloka 6.123.20

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

भ्रारातरंभरतंपश्यत्वच्छोकाद्व्रतचारिणम् ।।।।शत्रुघ्नं च महात्मानंमात्रूःसर्वाःपरन्तप ।अभिषेचयचात्मानंपौरान्गत्वाप्रहर्षय ।।।।

Transliteration

evam ukto mahendreṇa prasannena mahātmanā | suprasanna-manā hṛṣṭo vacanaṃ prāha rāghavaḥ ||

Translation

Thus addressed by Mahendra, the gracious great-souled lord, Rāghava—his mind serene and glad—spoke these words.

Context

"Subduer of enemies! See your brothers, great souls Bharata and Satrughna devoted to you who are in grief due to your separation, see your mothers. Get consecrated. People will rejoice.

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Mahendra)
• Rāma (Rāghava)

FAQs

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

Dharma is shown as composure and gratitude in success: Rāma responds to divine grace with a settled mind, preparing to ask for what benefits others.

What is the narrative situation?

The narration transitions from Indra’s invitation to Rāma’s reply, marking the start of Rāma’s request.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Prasāda (serene clarity) and modesty—Rāma does not become intoxicated by praise or power.