Shloka 6.123.21

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

भ्रारातरंभरतंपश्यत्वच्छोकाद्व्रतचारिणम् ।।6.123.20।।शत्रुघ्नं च महात्मानंमात्रूःसर्वाःपरन्तप ।अभिषेचयचात्मानंपौरान्गत्वाप्रहर्षय ।।6.123.21।।

Transliteration

yadi prītiḥ samutpannā mayi te vibudheśvara | vakṣyāmi kuru me satyaṃ vacanaṃ vadatāṃ vara ||

Translation

If goodwill has truly arisen in you toward me, O Lord of the gods, best among speakers, then I shall state my request; make my words come true.

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

• Rāma
• Indra

FAQs

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

Satya is central: Rāma frames the boon as the making-true of a righteous utterance, highlighting that divine power should uphold truth.

What is the narrative situation?

Rāma formally begins his petition to Indra, asking that his forthcoming request be fulfilled.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Rāma’s reverence and disciplined speech—he treats requests as solemn vows aligned with truth.