Shloka 6.123.4

इन्द्रवरदानम् / Indra Grants Boons: Restoration of the Vanara Host

Devanagari script

यदिप्रीतिस्समुत्पन्नामयितेविबुधेश्वर ।वक्ष्यामिकुरुमेसत्यंवचनंवदतांवर ।।।।

Transliteration

evam uktvā sahasrākṣo rāmaṃ saumitriṇā saha | vimānaiḥ sūryasaṅkāśair yayau hṛṣṭaḥ suraiḥ saha ||

Translation

Having spoken thus to Rāma together with Saumitrī (Lakṣmaṇa), the thousand-eyed Indra—delighted—departed with the gods in sun-bright aerial cars.

Context

"O Lord of gods, you are one who is good at expression. If happiness has risen in, you please make my words true."

Characters & Entities

• Indra (Sahasrākṣa)
• Rāma
• Lakṣmaṇa (Saumitrī)
• Devas/Surāḥ
• Vimāna

FAQs

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

Dharma as cosmic support for righteousness: when a just cause is fulfilled, divine helpers withdraw, restoring ordinary order.

What is the narrative situation?

Indra concludes his interaction with Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa and returns to heaven with the gods.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Divine impartiality and fulfillment of duty: Indra assists and then departs without seeking personal gain.